switched far side after 1f, prominent until weakened over 1f out
close up far side, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always behind far side
towards rear far side, no impression from halfway
in touch stands side, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
close up stands side, led group 2f out, edged left and kept on one pace final furlong
led stands side, headed 2f out, weakened
chased leaders far side, effort 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
rear stands side, pushed along halfway, kept on one pace final 2f
chased leaders stands side, effort over 1f out, edged left and one pace final furlong
towards rear stands side, outpaced halfway, stayed on strongly inside final furlong
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear far side, never dangerous
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
mid-division far side, ridden and no impression final 2f
led far side, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
Mill By The Stream is likely to represent good value in the opener and is a sporting choice, while Celtic Thunder, Whittinghamvilage and the old boy Sharp Hat are other that can be expected to go well. Sharp Hat has been a real credit to his connections and, as he proved at Musselburgh last month, he can still pay his way when things go right for him. He still retains a turn of foot and any money to back up his claims would be dangerous to ignore. Whittinghamvilage is another that is capable on his her day and is versatile regarding the trip. However, she has been very hard to win with and needs everything to go her way. Celtic Thunder won well at Haydock earlier in the month and still has plenty to offer from his current mark. James Millman gave him a peach of a ride at Haydock and a repeat performance would not be out of the question today. However, Mill By The Stream is also capable of taking a hand at this level and, having shown improved form of late, the four-year-old rates as a solid value option in a wide open contest.
Disguise 11-2 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 12, 2l behind Celtic Thunder (8-11) at Haydock 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Celtic Thunder 5-1jt-fav (8-11) In rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon edged right, ran on to lead close home, won at Haydock 6f app hcp (5) gf beating Gavioli (8-3) by a nk, 12 ran.
Outrageous Flirt (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, no impression when hampered inside final furlong, 12th of 16, 9l behind Pay Time (8-8) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Sharp Hat 11-2 (8-9) Led, ridden well over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 10, 2l behind Ryedane (9-9) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Prospect Court 9-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Yorkshire Blue (9-11) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Yorke's Folly (USA) 7-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 8l behind Aahgowangowan (9-4) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gf.
Haroldini (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders over 3f, 11th of 12, 8l behind Mister Elegant (9-10) at W'hampton 7f sll hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Mill By The Stream 6-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Legal Dram (9-6) at Beverley 7f sll hcp (6) gf.
