always behind far side
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
always towards rear far side
tracked leaders far side, ridden and challenged over 2f out until weakened final furlong
prominent far side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stand side, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all stand side, ridden over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, drifted left, one pace final furlong
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
behind and switched far side after 1f, no impression
led far side, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened from over 1f out
A competitive handicap rounds off the card and Ruman, Attorney, Flying Edge and George The Best form the shortlist with the vote given to Attorney. The selection disappointed last Friday at Goodwood behind Effective, but that race came too quickly for him as he had won only the previous day. The ground was also a bit on the quick side for him, so with conditions in his favour this progressive sort should be capable of redeeming himself, although stall 1 is a slight concern. Ruman is well-drawn and he should be better for the return to this trip after disappointing over 7f last time. He has ground conditions to suit tonight and is respected. Flying Edge has been in consistent form of late and he will certainly give each-way players a run for their money as it is hard to see him being out of the frame. George The Best goes particularly well on this track which seems to suit his style of racing. He ran okay last time but he has been done no favours by the draw tonight. Yashin is in fair form and could be the best of the remainder, but for the winner we return to Attorney.
George The Best (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) With leader, ridden and effort when edged right over 1f out, no impression and drifted left final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Piccolo Prince (9-3) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gs.
Yashin (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Snowed Under (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
Attorney 3-1fav (9-1) Close up on outside, driven over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Effective (9-5) at Goodwood 6f app hcp (5) gd.
Thornaby Green 9-2fav (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 11l behind Prince Cyrano (9-4) at Leicester 6f hcp (5) gd in May.
Flying Edge (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Lord of The East (9-11) at Pontefract 6f hcp (5) gf.
Sir Northerndancer (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 12, 5l behind Full Spate (9-2) at Ripon 6f clm (6) gf.
Quantica (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway 2f out, not much room and switched inside over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Passion Fruit (9-4) at Carlisle 6f hcp (6) gs.
Ruman (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 7l behind Saxon Lil (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
