held up mid-divison, ridden 3f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
in touch halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, staying on when not much room inside furlong
prominent and raced keen, ridden over 2f out, lead approaching final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, just held
slowly into stride, held up, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon not much room, stayed on final furlong
always behind, weakened 3f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakend over 1f out
always towards rear
in touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
held up, effort over 3f out, kept on, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, staying on when not clear run well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, outpaced final furlong
always behind, weakened over 3f out
held up in mid-division, rid and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
lead, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish
Mobane Flyer deserves to win a race of this nature after a string of respectable efforts but keeps creeping up in the weights and a better bet looks to be Charlie Tango, who is preferred to Ermine Grey. The selection made a winning return when landing a strongly run seller at Redcar last month and the handicapper has left Nigel Tinkler's gelding unchanged on a mark of 58 so he holds solid claims on that evidence. Ian Semple's Sarraaf has been a consistent performer this term but would probably want a faster surface, while the Michael Dods-trained Commitment Lecture disappointed at Hamilton last time and is probably best watched at present. The booking of Seb Sanders for Jim Goldie's Regent's Secret takes the eye, while Showtime Annie has been given a chance by the handicapper and has claims under her lightweight. Ermine Grey made a highly satisfactory return to turf when fourth in a better race than this at Doncaster last time and has chances on that form but would probably want a faster surface. Mobane Flyer obviously warrants respect but Charlie Tango looked an improved performer at Redcar and is taken to follow up.
Ermine Grey 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division stand side group, ridden and headway 2f out, led stand side group final furlong, kept on well, 4th of 22, 3l behind Barathea Dreams (8-8) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Jumeirah Scarer 5-1 (9-12) Led until headed over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 23l behind Strider (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp (5) gf.
Futoo (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Dark Charm (9-5) at Hamilton 1m hcp (4) gd.
Mobane Flyer 9-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway to challenge 2f out, soon led, kept on until headed inside last, 2nd of 7, nk behind Futoo (9-7) at Hamilton 1m 1f stk 0-65 (5) gs.
Little Bob 25-1 (8-12) Always behind, 12th of 15, 27l behind Strong Hand (9-3) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp (5) gf in May.
York Cliff 15-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 7, 4l behind Futoo (9-7) at Hamilton 1m 1f stk 0-65 (5) gs.
Spycatcher (USA) 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division, weakened approaching straight, tailed off and virtually pulled up final furlong, last of 16, well behind Three Mirrors (9-10) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Mar '04.
Western Roots 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Bollin Edward (8-13) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gf.
Sarraaf (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 16, 5l behind Acomb (9-7) at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) gf.
Woolly Back (IRE) 80-1 (8-4) Keen early and tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Dance To My Tune (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (4) gd.
Commitment Lecture 6-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 15l behind Mezuzah (9-7) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gs.
Charlie Tango (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Redcar 1m 1f clm (6) gf in May beating Arran Scout (9-3) by a hd, 7 ran.
Regent's Secret (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Behind, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 4l behind Jake Black (8-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (5) gd.
Compton Dragon (USA) 20-1 (8-10) Dwelt and behind, steady headway from over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 17, 4l behind Flash Ram (9-2) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) gd.
Rare Coincidence 10-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 13, 7l behind Calculaite (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol.
King's Envoy (USA) 100-1 (8-10) Mid-division, never nearer, 15th of 18, well behind Artistic Style (9-2) at Ayr 1m 3f hcp (E3) gs in Sept.
Showtime Annie 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, lost touch 3f out, 13th of 16, 14l behind Wind Chime (9-4) at Bath 1m hcp (5) gf.
Lobengula (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Behind, outpaced halfway, 7th of 10, 10l behind Disguise (9-0) at Redcar 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Santiburi Lad (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 12l behind Jake Black (8-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (5) gd.
