chased leaders, ridden over halfway and soon one pace
prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
led, ridden halfway, headed 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
chased leaders, ridden halfway and one pace final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace over 1f out
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
switched left start and behind, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
Ptarmigan Ridge showed improved form over course and distance last time and has to be respected on that evidence but Linda Perratt's gelding has never been that consistent and preference is for Rothesay Dancer, who gets the vote ahead of Whinhill House. The selection has shown gradual improvement with each outing this term, has ground conditions to suit and comes from a yard that can do little wrong at present. Bluebok looks to be the pick of Milton Bradley's three runners ahead of Harrison's Flyer and Blue Tomato but does not have a particularly good draw. Glencairn Star, a stablemate of the selection, and Whinhill House are closely matched on their running here last time and have to be respected, while Bold Marc needs to improve on recent form to get involved. Rothesay Dancer looks to be going the right way at the moment though and from a good draw and on his favoured ground, he is taken to open his account for the season.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Behind far side, short of room on inside rail when checked 2f out, not recover, 10th of 15, 8l behind Cashel Mead (8-11) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Bold Marc (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Led far side 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead far side towards finish, no chance with stand's side, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Bond Boy (9-4) at Thirsk 5f hcap (4) hvy in May.
Bluebok 5-1fav (9-12) Close up, ridden halfway, kept on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 15, 3l behind Taboor (9-2) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Betsen (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Prominent for 4f stand's side, 12th of 14, 13l behind Dazzling Bay (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcap (3) gd in May.
Ptarmigan Ridge 16-1 (9-6) Behind, ridden and headway well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Glencairn Star (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Conjecture 9-1 (9-1) Led far side group, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 2l behind Pomfret Lad (9-2) at Ripon 5f hcap (5) gd in Apr.
Blue Tomato 16-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden, effort over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 5l behind Algharb (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in May.
Whinhill House 20-1 (8-12) With leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Glencairn Star (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Glencairn Star 8-1 (8-10) Behind, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on well to lead well inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Whinhill House (8-12) by 1l, 14 ran.
Raccoon (IRE) 4-1fav (10-0) In touch, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Dizzy In The Head (9-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Rothesay Dancer 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, kept on until no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Mormeatmic (9-4) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Compton Classic 9-1 (8-9) Towards rear, switched right and headway 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Petite Mac (8-2) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
