mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
made all, ridden and hung left over 1f out, drifted right under pressure final furlong, kept on
behind, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong
with leaders to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
behind, outpaced halfway
chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
with leaders, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
always behind
Hotham can defy topweight against the likes of Butterfly Bud, Northern Chorus and Highland Song. Hotham has taken time to get the hang of things, but did just that when opening his account at Beverley 15 days ago, making all in the process. The gelding was allowed to take his chance there despite the trainer's reservation about the fast ground, and Noel Wilson has once again stated that his charge will only run if conditions are suitable, but if allowed to turn out, he should make a bold bid to defy a penalty. Butterfly Bud made a valiant attempt to make all over six furlongs at Nottingham just eight days ago, but ran out of steam near the finish and so the drop back in trip is likely to see him go close as well. Northern Chorus has flattered to deceive in the past, and the fitting of a visor has not helped a lot. Indeed he hung right when it mattered at Catterick last time. Highland Song has some ability but on recent evidence can only be supported for a place, with preference for Hotham on this occasion.
Hotham 10-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) frm beating Cordelia (8-12) by a hd, 12 ran.
Butterfly Bud (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 16, shd behind Wheelavit (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Northern Chorus (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leader until hung badly right, lost place bend over 3f out, no danger after, 8th of 11, 8l behind Desert Hunter (8-2) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Lyndalee (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 8l behind Bahamian Duke (8-10) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Highland Song (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 3l behind Endless Summer (9-1) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Midnight Pearl (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leader, switched right amd ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 11l behind Sea Salt (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Quote Unquote 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders to halfway, 11th of 12, 9l behind Hotham (9-0) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) frm.
Trombone Tom 9-2 (9-1) Led early, with leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Arzaag (9-1) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jun.
Bold Tiger (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 3l behind Desert Hunter (8-2) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Networker 25-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Money Mate (8-11) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jun.
Martharum 33-1 (8-10) Disputed lead until 2f out, 7th of 12, 9l behind Miss Mujahid Times (8-6) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Megavegas 4th of 8 behind Royal Kiki in Italy.
