towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance entering final furlong, kept on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
led, ridden along halfway, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along when outpaced halfway, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong
chased leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, switched left and kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, not much room and hampered over 1f out, not recovered
always rear division
towards rear and soon chased along, never troubled leaders
held up, headway over 1f out, switched left approaching final furlong, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, soon chased along, effort 2f out, never reached challenging position
Glasshoughton, Digital and Bahamian Balet are the three to look at in another tricky affair, with the well drawn Glasshoughton taken to come out on top. Bahamian Ballet won twice over the minimum trip last season and enjoys cut in the ground which he has here. He has slipped down the handicap a little having finished off last season in good form, and can go well from a stable who had a winner on Monday. Digital is possibly the busiest horse in training but he seems to thrive on the action, and he has already added to his winning tally this season. He seems to be slightly improved this year, and it would be no surprise to see him go close here after a good third last time. Glasshoughton, a dual winner last season including a course and distance success, showed enough on his debut this year where he was hampered at the start, to suggest he can improve for that effort here. Drawn just three off the far rail and representing the in form Michael Dods, Glasshoughton can get off the mark for the season.
Grazeon Gold Blend 16-1 (8-11) Soon outpaced, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Magic Glade (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Glasshoughton 17-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 9l behind Luscivious (8-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr.
Bahamian Ballet 10-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway, not much room over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Dig Deep (8-12) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Melalchrist 5-1 (8-7) Jumped left at start, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 11l behind Luscivious (8-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr.
Digital 16-1 (8-6) Soon outpaced and ridden in rear, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Safari Mischief (8-5) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Pawan (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Soon outpaced and ridden along, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on, headed post, 2nd of 6, shd behind Bo McGinty (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Apr.
Almaty Express 11-2 (9-2) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Lord of The Reins (8-4) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Welcome Approach 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 4l behind Ocean Blaze (9-1) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Handsome Falcon 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 7l behind Spinning (8-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Namir (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Behind stands side, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 13th of 20, 8l behind Sandwith (8-6) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Royal Challenge 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders stands side, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 8th of 17, 5l behind Imperial Echo (8-10) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
