behind, under pressure before 4 out, soon no impression
in touch, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed soon after 2 out, weakened before last
towards rear, headway 3 out, soon chasing leaders and hit next, never able to challenge
mid-division, jumped right 1st, lost place 6th, soon beaten
baulked 1st, mid-division, jumped slowly 2nd, ridden 3 out, never on terms
held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, hit next, soon beaten
prominent, ridden and effort 3 out, weakened after next
tracked leaders, driven to challenge 3 out, soon outpaced, ran on approaching last, no chance with winner
held up in rear, ridden 4 out, soon beaten, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off approaching 3 out, pulled up next
mid-division, under pressure 5th, soon tailed off, pulled up 2 out
always prominent, driven to challenge 3 out, led just after next, hard ridden approaching last, soon clear
with leader, outpaced and lost place 3 out, headway approaching last, no extra flat
Withdrawn
Five of these are looking for back to back wins, including the selection EDGEFOUR, who we prefer to Cove Mountain and Pure Genius. Ben Case's mare has two wins and a runners up spot to her name from her last three races, albeit at a lower grade. She's versatile in different conditions, jumps nicely and sets a moderate standard here. Cove Mountain has more than a stone in hand at the weights, and goes well at right-handed circuits. Her record of three wins from 37 runs isn't impressive though, and the trio have all come in May, but Tony McCoy's an eye-catching jockey booking. Pure Genius is lightly raced, and did well to get within a couple of lengths of the winner of her last outing given that she was giving away 33 pounds. Sweet Seville, Dee Cee Elle, Runaround Sue and Pip's Assertive Way all come in to the contest in good form, but they lack consistency, so we'll side with Edgefour.
Santera (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) In touch, 4th and ridden after 3 out, plugged on one pace from next, 4th of 8, 21l behind Heir To Be (11-1) at Fontwell 2m 4f clm hdl (5) gd in May.
Sweet Seville (FR) 33-1 (10-7) In touch, hampered 6th, ridden after 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, led approaching last, driven clear flat, stayed on, won at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gs beating Alanna Castle (10-11) by 7l, 13 ran.
Pure Genius (IRE) 2-1fav (11-9) Chased leader, ridden and challenging before 3f out, soon lost 2nd, left 2nd 2 out, tried to press winner flat, always held, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Baikaline (9-4) at Aintree 2m 4f (4) gd.
Edgefour (IRE) 2-1fav (11-3) In touch, went 3rd before 3 out, ridden approaching 2 out, led flat, driven out, won at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gd in May beating Je Ne Sais Plus (11-3) by 1l, 16 ran.
Sparkling Montjeu (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) In touch, ridden after 9th, weakened approaching 2 out, 5th of 15, 27l behind Bob 'n' You (10-12) at Huntingdon 3m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Don't Be Bleu (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Held up, headway 6th, not fluent last, stayed on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Muntami (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 3f clm hdl (4) gd.
Dee Cee Elle 5-1 (10-7) Held up, headway 4th, went 2nd 6th, led approaching 2 out, soon in command, pushed out, won at Newton Abbot 2m 3f sell hdl (5) gf in May beating Cavalry Twill (10-9) by 7l, 8 ran.
Aberdeen Park 11-1 (10-12) Prominent, lost place after 6th, behind next, pulled up before 8th, in a race won by Ricardo's Chance (11-4) at Worcester 3m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun '08, 12 ran.
Party Palace 33-1 (11-0) Led until 6th, soon behind, 8th of 11, 40l behind Armenian Boy (11-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Apr.
Just Beware 8-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden after 7th, weakened approaching 3 out, 4th of 8, 44l behind Baikaline (9-4) at Aintree 2m 4f (4) gd.
Petit Fleur 20-1 (10-9) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway 6th, ridden after 3 out, weakened before next, 4th of 12, 22l behind Bolton Hall (10-12) at Newton Abbot 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May.
Cove Mountain (IRE) 3-1fav (10-13) Always prominent, went 2nd after 5th, ridden to lead 2 out, headed last, stayed on under strong pressure to regain lead towards finish, won at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in May beating Hippodrome (11-6) by hd, 9 ran.
Runaround Sue (IRE) 7-2 (10-6) Chased leader, led 3 out, driven out, kept on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd beating Intersky Music (10-2) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Pips Assertive Way 9-2fav (11-9) Led until after 2nd, remained prominent, ridden after 5th, slightly outpaced approaching last, rallied gamely flat, led close home, won at Worcester 2m sell hcp hdl 0-85 (5) gf beating Royaltea (11-5) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Tootsie Too 4-1fav (11-12) Chased leader to 3rd, remained prominent, blunder 3 out, soon outpaced, rallied approaching last, stayed on flat, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Graze On And On (10-11) at Towcester 2m (5) gd in May.
