towards rear, ridden and headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, ran on
slowly away, behind, ridden and headway on outer well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, led entering final furlong, soon headed, kept on
close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong
went left start, switched right after 1f, always behind
slowly away and hampered start, always behind
soon behind, never dangerous
in touch, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
behind, ridden and headway when not much room over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
slowly away, behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
The booking of Adam Kirby for Out After Dark looks to be a good move and the four-year-old is expected to take the beating today. Trojan Flight, Baron Rhodes and Bonne De Fleur are others to have a look at, while Rising Shadow has place claims on the bets of his form. The last named put in a solid effort at Pontefract last month and looks sure to pay his way this term if he continues to thrive. However, he has been done no favours by today's draw and need everything to drop just right for him. So does Bonne De Fleur, who shaped as if she was on the way back at Redcar nine days ago. She is 1lb better off with Baron Rhodes, who finished in front of her that day, and is also capable of going close. Trojan Flight cannot be ruled out in his current frame of mind. However, he also has it to do from stall four and others may have flown by the time he gets into the clear. Therefore, we go with Out After Dark, who has the early dash gain a prominent position and his skilful rider's claim can be a decisive factor when push comes to shove.
Out After Dark 15-2 Slowly into stride, recovered to join leader, every chance from 2f out, soon edged right, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Presto Shinko at Leicester 6f hcp gs in Apr.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 50-1 Chased leaders, ridden to chase clear leader over 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, nk behind Flying Bantam at Pontefract 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Divine Spirit 25-1 With leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, last of 13, 27l behind Gift Horse at Doncaster 6f hcp gs.
Bonne de Fleur 17-2 Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1l behind Wunderbra at Redcar 5f fll hcp gd in Apr.
Local Poet 100-1 Raced stands' side, close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 30, 7l behind Indian Trail at Newmarket 6f hcp gf in Apr.
Blackheath (IRE) 33-1 Mid-division stands' side, effort over 2f out, soon behind, 12th of 13, 16l behind Highland Warrior at Ripon 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Baron Rhodes 14-1 Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Wunderbra at Redcar 5f fll hcp gd in Apr.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 4-1fav Chased leaders stands' side, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Highland Warrior at Ripon 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Sierra Vista 9-1 Raced stands' side in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, led stands' side group inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 20, 1/2l behind Trojan Flight at Thirsk 5f hcp gs in Apr.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 6-1 Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, strong run to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Polar Magic at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (D2) pol in Oct.
Domirati 12-1 Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded final furlong, 7th of 9, 10l behind Yomalo at W'hampton 6f hcp (D2) pol in Dec.
Trojan Flight 5-2fav Mid-division stands' side group, ridden and headway 2f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Thirsk 5f hcp gs in Apr beating Sierra Vista by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Wanchai Lad 28-1 Chased leaders far side and keen, ridden over 2f out, every chance final furlong, weakened final furlong, 13th of 20, 11l behind Trojan Flight at Thirsk 5f hcp gs in Apr.
Celtic Thunder 14-1 Chased leaders stands' side, ridden halfway, outpaced, one pace and no impression final furlong, 9th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Trojan Flight at Thirsk 5f hcp gs in Apr.
Dispol Katie 13-2 Chased leaders to halfway, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Wunderbra at Redcar 5f fll hcp gd in Apr.
Beyond The Clouds (IRE) 16-1 Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 18, 13l behind Ok Pal at Pontefract 5f hcp (D2) gd in Oct.
Musical Fair 16-1 Steadied start, pushed along halfway, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 9, 3l behind Wunderbra at Redcar 5f fll hcp gd in Apr.
