led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, kept on gamely
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, outpaced 2f out, rallied inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner
held up, ridden and not much room over 2f out, soon hung left, never involved
held up in last, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, unable to challenge
led 1f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no impression on winner final 75 yards, lost 2 places towards finish
tracked leaders, driven and lost place over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and hung left over 2f out, no impression
went right and slowly into stride, held up, headway over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner final 75 yards
Another handicap with the O'Meara team double-handed but we'll take them on with ALDRETH. Winner of his first two starts in the current campaign, he was strongly supported to make it three on the bounce at Beverley when failing to reel in Waterclock. There's little between them here on the book with the Easterby runner 1lb better off but the selection should be better suited by the long home straight here and can reverse placings with the O'Keeffe inmate. Corona Borealis is a fascinating contender having joined Michael Dods from Johnny Murtagh in Ireland where he boasted fair form. He's never been further than 1m5f when winning first time up for his new yard but will be a danger to all if his stamina holds out. Saved By The Bell, Big Thunder and Gabrial The Duke are of interest too.
Big Thunder 25-1 (9-0) Slowly away, took keen hold and soon mid-division on inside, lost place over 4f out, 13th of 19, 38l behind Clondaw Warrior (9-0) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Saved By The Bell (IRE) 10-3 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 12th of 15, 12l behind Eshtiaal (8-10) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Gabrial The Duke (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in touch in mid-division, ridden 2f out, effort over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 8, 6l behind Wordiness (8-5) at Chester 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Corona Borealis 7-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, switched right and ran on, led close home, won at Wetherby 1m 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr beating Be Perfect (9-6) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Snowmane (IRE) 50-1 (9-12) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened, 10th of 17, 8l behind Barreesh (8-12) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Full Day 20-1 (8-2) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Eshtiaal (8-10) at York 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Waterclock (IRE) 3-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 6f out, led approaching 2f out, ridden and joined inside final furlong, found extra towards finish, won at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Aldreth (9-7) by nk, 5 ran.
Aldreth 8-11fav (9-7) Close up in 5th, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, ridden to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 5, nk behind Waterclock (9-10) at Beverley 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Wrap Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along outer and no impression in 9th 2f out, no extra, eased final furlong, last of 11, 19l behind Cailini Alainn (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcap gf.
