held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
in rear, headway on outer over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd halfway, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on and always well held towards finish
slowly away, tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
very slowly away, behind, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led and pulled hard, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, in rear, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous
dwelt, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly away, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
with leader early, tracked leader, ridden inside final furlong, kept on same pace
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The veteran Tuscan Gold won this two years ago and arrives in the best of form having won over the extended 2m5f course here in April and is still well handicapped despite a 5lb rise. Frederic changed stables over the winter and made an impressive start for new connections at Carlisle though he's been hit with an 8lb higher mark. AURORA GREY completed a hat-trick on Polytrack at the turn of the year and has been given a break. Not surprisingly she's shot up the weights and has an 8lb rise to contend with in this better race but there's no reason why she's won't be suited to the surface so gets the nod. All For The Best has been in good form on the Flat and over hurdles and the trip is no problem but Arrowtown is still a maiden and hasn't convinced when tried over this sort of trip. Waterclock was second in this last year with Riptide fourth and the former arrives in winning form having scored at Hexham last month.
Frederic 5-2fav (10-0) Held up in rear, not clear run over 3f out, closed going well over 2f out, led over 1f out, readily, won at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) gf in May beating Teak (9-4) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Aurora Gray 6-5fav (9-2) Tracked leading pair 4f, remained in 4th place, ridden and went 2nd approaching final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Kempton 2m hcp (5) pol in Jan beating El Campeon (9-9) by nk, 6 ran.
Uncle Bernie (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Held up last, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 16l behind Flymetothestars (9-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (3) pol in May.
All For The Best (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Mid-division, blundered 3rd, chased leaders 3 out, driven and one pace next, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, no impression with winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Tantamount (11-1) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Serenity Now (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, weakened and pulled up after 3 out, at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Rock On Bollinski 20-1 (9-7) Very slowly away and lost 10 lengths, recovered to rear after 2f, never on terms, last of 8, 11 3/4l behind Coeur de Lion (9-6) at Nottingham 2m hcp (5) sft in May.
Medina Sidonia (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Wishing Well (9-6) at Ripon 2m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
La Bacouetteuse (FR) 40-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling over 5f out, well behind final 3f, last of 8, dist behind Frederic (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) gf in May.
Tuscan Gold 6-1 (9-1) Held up, headway to track leaders over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, driven to lead towards finish, won at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp (5) gf in Apr beating Madam Lilibet (8-9) by nk, 10 ran.
Riptide 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, closed on outside over 9f out, outpaced 5f out, rallied over 3f out, one pace and well held over 1f out, 4th of 8, 12l behind Frederic (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) gf in May.
Teak (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, lost place over 4f out, rallied to go modest 3rd closing stages, never a threat, 3rd of 4, 18l behind Next Train's Gone (9-1) at Chelmsford City 2m hcp (4) pol in May.
Arrowtown 11-4fav (9-10) In touch, smooth headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Monaco Rose (9-9) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (5) sft in May.
Waterclock (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) In touch, outpaced when mistake 2 out, ridden between last 2, rallied last, ran on to lead near finish, won at Hexham 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May beating Landecker (11-12) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
