in touch, lost place 6th, soon behind, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, no impression from next
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced 3out, soon beaten
mid-division, mistake 5th, outpaced when hit 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next, no impression
steady start, held up and always behind
always behind, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, lost place approaching 3 out, soon weakened and eased, pulled up before next
behind, reminders 3rd, lost touch 6th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
in touch, headway 7th, chased leading pair 3 out, one pace and no impression
led, headed narrowly 2 out, every chance last, ridden and kept on flat
mid-division, blundered 2nd, lost place 6th, no danger after
mid-division, outpaced approaching 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, hit 7th, soon outpaced, behind when pulled up before 2 out
tracked leader, challenged 3 out, led narrowly next, ridden and kept on well flat
A large field goes to post for the opener and the principals look to be Zumrah, Cara Sposa and Spirit Calling and the narrow vote is given to Zumrah. The selection was a fair third behind Lucky Do last time out, that form has since been franked and under similar conditions here he looks the one to be on. Cara Sposa rates the main danger on his latest second behind Sculastic but he often finds less than expected off the bridle and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Spirit Calling is another that could go well on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason last time out so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Young Bull has shown glimers of ability but he may be seen to better effect in a handicap and with this in mind for the winner we return to Zumrah.
Ambit Krisfield gelding out of Minster Pecari.
Cara Sposa (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Held up in touch, headway 3 out, led after 2 out, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Sculastic (10-8) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Curran (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 3 out to chase leaders, weakened next, 5th of 12, well behind Double Default (11-5) at Hexham 3m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Apr.
Finished Article (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 5th of 11, 8l behind Court Of Appeal (10-11) at Southwell 1m 4f amt clm stk (6) gd in Apr (Flat).
Paperchaser 12-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, headway 6th, 5th and in touch when fell 4 out in race won by That's Rhythm (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Apr, 9 ran.
Smart Ambition 150-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, 14th of 15, well behind Young Albert (11-7) at Kelso 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Apr.
Spirit Calling (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (11-10) In touch, headway halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out, 9th of 16, 37l behind Barracat (10-6) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gd in Mar.
The Jolly Trolley (IRE) 40-1 (10-10) Raced wide in mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up 2 out in race won by That's Rhythm (11-6) at Sedgefield 2m 5f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Apr, 9 ran.
The Rebound Kid 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 16l behind Polish Index (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m hcap (5) gf in Apr '06 (Flat).
The Saltire Tiger 10-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace from next, 5th of 14, 8l behind Blast The Past (11-9) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in Apr.
Young Bull (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, disputed lead 6th, every chance 3 out, ridden and lost place next, weakened last, 4th of 11, 13l behind Brave Rebellion (10-11) at Wetherby 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Zumrah (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Held up, headway 2 out, going well, every chance last, soon ridden, one pace, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Lucky Do (11-5) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf in Jul.
Norfolk Jive (USA) 50-1 (10-7) Always behind and pulled up at the last in race won by Plemont Bay (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl (4) gf in Apr, 13 ran.
The Shy Man (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, lost place 5th, kept on from 2 out, 4th of 14, 28l behind Ring The Boss (11-7) at Catterick 2m 3f nov hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Shelomoh (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, no impression, 8th of 17, 25l behind Kidithou (10-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Apr.
