led far side, headed approaching final furlong, kept on
chased leaders stand side, weakened 2f out
led stand side group, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid field stand side, ridden halfway, no impression
towards rear stand side, never dangerous
towards rear stand side, ridden halfway, some late headway
tracked leader far side, led approaching final furlong, ran on strongly
chased leaders stand side, ridden halfway, stayed on well final furlong to lead group close home
held up in rear stand side, pushed along halfway headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace
Ishetoo is in the form of his life and gets the nod to win again at the expense of Triple Shadow and La Vecchia Scuola. The last-named has his first run for Bob Johnson today having been claimed out of Dandy Nicholls' yard after a win a week ago at Musselburgh. A first-time visor worked the oracle on that occasion and now blinkers are worn in the hope of continuing his good form but that was a bounce back to form and this race is tougher. We will take him on with Ishetoo who comes here chasing the four-timer and whilst he has risen up the weights, he looks worth siding with again. He owes backers nothing and with conditions in his favour once again, he looks sure to run another big race. This mark of 75 makes life tougher but with the experienced Paul Hanagan aboard, he gets the nod. Hawaii Prince won well last time out and would have claims if repeating that effort, whilst Bollin Franny showed more last time out and looks to be going the right way. Ronnie Howe is consistent and has claims of reaching the frame again, along with Darcy's Pride who has winning course and distance form and would be a danger if allowed to dominate from the front. Another open affair and Ishetoo gets the tentative nomination.
Ishetoo 4-5fav (8-4) Held up, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Windjammer (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Darcy's Pride (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind Sundae (9-2) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
New York Oscar (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leader, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Come What May (8-3) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Hawaii Prince 8-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, held on well final furlong, won at Catterick 5f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in May beating Nomoreblondes (8-7) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Ronnie Howe 5-1 (9-1) Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Baileys Outshine (9-4) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Triple Shadow 7-1 (9-2) Held up, driven and headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Strathmore (8-10) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Bollin Franny 7-2co-fav (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Darcy's Pride (8-9) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Morristown Music (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Always rear division, 14th of 15, 14l behind Sahara Silk (9-3) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 15-8fav (8-4) Went left start, chased leaders, driven halfway, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Musselburgh 5f 3yo sll (6) gd beating Silly Gilly (8-7) by 2l, 9 ran.
Miss Daawe 200-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, 15th of 16, 25l behind In Safe Hands (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
