mid-division, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed narrowly inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead near finish
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, weakened well over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway and pushed along over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched to outer over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, edged left and headed near finish
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on towards finish
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
behind and pushed along, never dangerous
Yankee Storm has been in good form lately and was beaten less than a length over 7f here last time, though has gone up 2lb since. Barney Curley has had a couple of winners recently so a market move for the returning Elusive Hawk would have to be taken seriously while local trainer Christine Dunnett saddles Danzoe, a winner over 6f at Lingfield 12 days ago. Errigal Lad was runner-up over 6f at Nottingham two weeks ago but that is his trip and he's worth opposing here while Running Mate may need this. Chris Wall's handicappers are always worth a second look on this track and LES VERGUETTES should appreciate the step back up to 7f after three runs over shorter. She gets the vote.
Elusive Hawk (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Dwelt, held up behind, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, kept on and no impression, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Cativo Cavallino (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
Dream Catcher (FR) 7-2fav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, ran on towards finish, 5th of 16, 1 1/2l behind My Own Way Home (9-1) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Danzoe (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, good headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, just held on, all out, won at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Mucky Molly (8-12) by shd, 14 ran.
Amosite 12-1 (8-7) Led until over 1f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Piddie's Power (9-6) at Lingfield 6f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gf in May.
Silver Linnet (IRE) 22-1 (9-8) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 4l behind Ginzan (9-11) at Windsor 5f fll hcp (5) sft.
Les Verguettes (IRE) 3-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 6l behind Dancing Welcome (10-0) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Running Mate (IRE) 10-3fav (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar beating Avonvalley (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Excellent Aim 3-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, soon edged left to challeng, not pace of winner, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Peace Seeker (9-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Dec.
Yankee Storm 5-2fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, pulled hard, not much room 2f out, switched right over 1f out, soon challenging, held close home, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Jonnie Skull (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Mister Green (FR) 12-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 7l behind Rockweiller (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in May.
Green Warrior 22-1 (9-1) Dwelt, outpaced towards rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 6l behind Rio's Girl (9-2) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Thalia Grace 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, switched right inside final 2f, kept on same pace inside final furlong, weakened closing stages, 6th of 12, 2 3/4l behind First Class (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Rasteau (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Handsome King (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Errigal Lad 4-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up behind, soon outpaced, kept on well final furlong, went 2nd near finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Big Wave (9-13) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 15, 7l behind Tuibama (9-2) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Whiskey Junction 14-1 (9-11) Led early, prominent, ridden and edged left over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 10l behind Spin Again (10-0) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
