chased leading pair, effort going easily 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear (hand timed)
pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, weakening when carried right final furlong
soon well behind, ridden and struggling halfway
steadied start, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
dwelt, held up in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd well inside final furlong
made most on rail until headed over 1f out, beaten when hung right final furlong
took keen hold, held up behind leaders, went reluctant 2nd entering final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd well inside final furlong
in touch in chasing group, ridden halfway, soon lost place
driven along after 2f, always in rear
reared start, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Another chance is given to Cheap Street who's preferred to the progressive Tom's Laughter. The selection endured a tough time at three following a successful juvenile campaign but has slipped down the ratings and has shown signs of a return to form this season. He can be forgiven his latest run on quick ground in a stronger race than this and can be given a chance on the form of his penultimate start. Tom's Laughter has a penalty to carry but it was a relatively competitive little heat that he won at Leicester, he's versatile with regard to underfoot conditions and is progressing well. Proud Killer has run some of his best races here and it's a case of the more rain the better for his chances. He's not too badly treated and this step back up in trip will suit. However, for the winner, we'll come back to Cheap Street.
Toms Laughter 7-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, made all, ran on, won at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May beating Prince of Delphi (9-0) by 2l, 7 ran.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Diriculous (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcap (4) fbs in May.
Obe Royal 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 15, 3l behind Vanadium (8-9) at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gd in May.
Tiger Trail (GER) 9-2fav (8-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and close up over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 7l behind Vanadium (8-9) at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gd in May.
Love On Sight 7-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden and no impression on leader 2f out, weakened rapidly over 1f out, last of 10, 13l behind Jake The Snake (8-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Bertie Southstreet 25-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 16l behind Musaalem (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Our Fugitive (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Slight lead to 3f out, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened and hung left final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind Best One (8-10) at Brighton 5f hcap (5) gf in May.
Proud Killer 4-1 (9-4) With leaders, ridden halfway, on pace from over 1f out, bumped start, 5th of 12, 4l behind Black Moma (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Apr.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 25-1 (10-6) Slowly away, always behind, 16th of 18, 21l behind Glencal (9-12) at Salisbury 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in May.
Reigning Monarch (USA) 10-1 (9-7) With leader until weakened over 2f out, soon behind, 9th of 12, 9l behind Carlitos Spirit (10-3) at Lingfield 7f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in May.
Monashee Prince (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Raced wide in touch, driven along 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders, 6th of 8, 2l behind Caustic Wit (8-8) at Brighton 6f hcap (5) gf in May.
Cheap Street 6-1 (8-12) Behind, switched left over 2f out, moderate headway, 9th of 14, 8l behind Salsa Steps (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
