Verdict

Man Of Action looked very progressive last season but is tried in blinkers after a poor reappearance at Chester. Dubai Dynamo was beaten five lengths by XILERATOR over the C&D last month but things didn't go his way and he should get much closer to the winner this time. However, Dandy Nicholls' charge was having only the sixth run of his career and though hit with a 9lb rise looks the type to go on to better things like his half-brothers Tax Free and Inxile. Vito Volterra was 10lb higher than when successful over the C&D last month before scoring here again on Thursday but his penalty might just prove too much to handle. The veteran Webbow can never be ruled out and ran another fine race when just touched off by Smarty Socks at Doncaster when Bawaardi, who goes best under Paul Hanagan as he showed on his previous start over the C&D, was a beaten favourite.

Formwatch

Man Of Action (USA) 9-2 (9-1) Dwelt, behind, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, last of 11, 32l behind Our Jonathan (9-0) at Chester 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.

Brae Hill (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Raced centre, well on terms, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 24th of 28, 29l behind Julienas (8-8) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd.

Mass Rally (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Mid-division, came stands side over 3f out, headway

Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened 3f out, last of 15, 26l behind Confront (9-11) at York 1m 1f hcp 105 (2) gd.

Dubai Dynamo 10-11fav (9-13) Dwelt, towards rear standside, headway over 2f out, led standside group inside final furlong, no chance with farside winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Xilerator (9-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.

Xilerator (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Made all farside and overall leader, clear from 2f out, stayed on strongly, won at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Dubai Dynamo (9-13) by 5l, 10 ran.

Webbow (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Held up, headway to join leader over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 20, hd behind Smarty Socks (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.

Bawaardi (IRE) 6-1fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 20, 5l behind Smarty Socks (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.

Oratory (IRE) 4-1fav (9-6) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 8th of 13, 10l behind Joseph Henry (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.

Don't Call Me (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 10, 17l behind Kiwi Bay (9-10) at Redcar 1m hcap (2) gs in Oct.

Masked Dance (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Kingscroft (8-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.

Imperial Djay (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Raced centre, held up, weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Vito Volterra (8-4) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gs.

Camerooney 11-1 (8-11) Led stands' side group until over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 34l behind Vito Volterra (8-4) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gs.

Captain Ramius (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Hampered start, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, not pace to challenge, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Kingscroft (8-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.

Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Jutland (9-4) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.

Vito Volterra (IRE) 13-2 (8-4) Raced centre, made all, pressed from 2f out, ran on gamely, won at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gs beating Prince Of Dance (8-7) by nk, 13 ran.