mid-division, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
behind, hit 8th, lost touch 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before next
always behind, tailed off from 2 out
in touch, ridden 2 out, went 2nd between last 2, kept on flat
chased leaders to 10th, soon behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, outpaced 3 out, weakened next
tracked leaders, headway to lead before 3 out, ridden and headed between last 2, no extra flat
mid-division, lost place 10th, tailed off from 3 out
in touch, led 3rd, headed before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
led to 3rd, chased leaders until lost place 6th, tailed off from 9th
mid-division, headway 3 out, led between last 2, ridden and kept on flat
Totally Scottish gets the verdict here, ahead of Nine De Sivola and Russian Sky. Keith Reveley's charge has always looked an out an out stayer and tries this marathon trip for the first time today. He easily stayed two miles on the flat so really three miles plus should be ideal over hurdles and he is now down to a very handy mark. Nine De Sivola was most impressive when beating Laertes at Wetherby last time and being lightly raced has plenty of scope for improvement. Russian sky has been knocking on the door all season and he finished ahead of the selection last time so must be classed as a major threat. However we think the extra trip will bring out plenty of improvement in Totally Scottish who is a confident choice.
Totally Scottish 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching 3 out, soon one pace, 4th of 13, 10l behind Tynedale (10-8) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs.
Nine De Sivola (FR) 4-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway 6th, led before 2 out, ridden clear flat, won at Wetherby 2m 4f mdn hdl (E) sft beating Laertes (10-13) by 6l, 13 ran.
Russian Sky 6-1 (9-12) Close up, led 5 out, headed approaching last, rallied and every chance flat, kept on, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Tynedale (10-8) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs.
Relix (FR) 15-8fav (11-1) Held up in touch, led approaching 2 out, ridden approaching last, stayed on well flat, won at Market Rasen 3m nov hdl (E) gf in Jun beating Seattle Prince (10-7) by 4l, 10 ran.
Speed Kris (FR) 9-1 (11-12) Held up, effort approaching 3 out, no impression, 5th of 12, 20l behind Longstone Lass (10-6) at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft.
Forever Eyesofblue 25-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 16l behind Commercial Flyer (11-11) at Perth 3m 3f cnd hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs in Apr.
Longstone Lass 12-1 (10-6) Held up, headway to lead 6th, ran on strongly, won at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft beating Strong Resolve (11-3) by 4l, 12 ran.
Caesar's Palace (GER) 5-1 (11-4) With leaders until lost place 6th, never dangerous after, 4th of 12, 16l behind Longstone Lass (10-6) at Ayr 3m hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft.
