mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on well, final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance final furlong, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, outpaced halfway, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong
outpaced mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, until weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced
held up in touch, until outpaced over 2f out
slowly into stride, never on terms
mid-division, ridden halfway kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
chased the leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and hung left 3f out, stayed on well to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on
outpaced behind, ridden and not much room well over 1f out, one pace
Straffan, Waterline Lover and Exit Smiling are the three for the shortlist in this claimer and the nomination is given to Straffan. The selection missed the break last time but was staying-on powerfully at the finish over 5f at Musselburgh behind Angelofthenorth. The step-up in trip should suit here and from a good draw he should take plenty of beating. Waterline Lover was a fair third behind Bodden Bay at Southwell last time but he never looked like winning that day and was plodding on one-paced at the finish. He is well-drawn here but others are preferred. Exit Smiling would have claims on the pick of his form but he is inconsistent and the suspicion is that he is slightly better over further. Mugeba was a little unlucky at Folkestone when narrowly beaten by Attorney, so he is another that could be capable of claiming some place money if he can reproduce that effort here. However, Straffan has plenty in his favour today and is taken to score.
Briery Lane (IRE) 20-1 Mid-division, weakened over 6f out, 10th of 14, well behind Coolawarra at Catterick 2m nhf (H) gd in Mar (N.Hunt).
Hallahoise Hydro (IRE) 18-1 Slowly into stride, always behind stand side, 18th of 19, 24l behind Fox Covert at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp (F4) gf in Sept.
Mugeba 12-1 Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 14, shd behind Attorney at Folkestone 6f app hcp sft.
Menai Straights 14-1 With leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed well over 1f out, weakened quickly, 11th of 12, 10l behind Louisiade at W'hampton 7f hcp pol.
Party Princess (IRE) 7-1 Went left start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Minimum Bid at Lingfield 6f fll hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Exit Smiling 2-1fav Chased leaders, hung left 1f out, weakening when slightly hampered inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Mytton's Dream at W'hampton 7f 3yo sll pol.
Game Flora 25-1 Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon behind, 11th of 16, 12l behind Golden Spectrum at Beverley 1m sll gd.
Lord Baskerville 50-1 Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 17, 11l behind The Number at Catterick 7f sll gd.
Real Bond 33-1 Led, pushed clear 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed no extra towards finish, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Drum Dance at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk sft.
Skippit John 66-1 Chased leaders to halfway, 9th of 11, 19l behind Namir at Thirsk 5f 3yo mdn sft.
A Bid In Time (IRE) 28-1 Slowly into stride, always towards rear, last of 12, 13l behind He's A Rocket at W'hampton 5f stk (H5) pol in Feb.
Serene Pearl (IRE) 50-1 Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression over 1f out, 15th of 17, 22l behind Kinky at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp sft.
Coola Tagula (IRE) 20-1 Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 23l behind Karashino at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk sft.
Paris Heights 10-1 Slowly into stride and behind, headway on inner halfway, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 17, 4l behind Kinky at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp sft.
Straffan (IRE) 9-1 Awkward leaving stalls, behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Angelofthenorth at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp gs in Mar.
Cadogen Square 80-1 Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 11, 14l behind Canadian Danehill at Southwell 5f mdn stk (D3) fbs in Feb.
Street Ballad (IRE) 20-1 In rear, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Blades Boy at Hamilton 5f 3yo hcp gs.
Waterline Lover 15-2 Dwelt, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Bodden Bay at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp gf.
