held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left to challenge, led just inside final furlong, hung right closing stages, ran on
mid-division, some late headway, never on terms
led until over 2f out, soon under pressure, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms
behind, headway over 1f out, no impression
prominent, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
pulled hard in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, lost place well over 2f out
NonRunner
Ventura Gold looks to have the best chance of Richard Fahey's pair at the top of the weights having completed a double in April before a fair run over this track and trip last time. ARCHIE PERKINS completed a double here in August and returned to winning ways at Redcar so a 3lb rise doesn't look insurmountable. Bit Of A Quirke loves it around here but hasn't been in the best of form while another track winner, Bollin Joan, has been well beaten in both starts this term. Billy Roberts isn't the most consistent but has won from a higher mark and would have a definite chance at his best.
Indomeneo 9-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, lost place on inside over 4f out, behind final 2f, last of 8, 15 1/2l behind Hats Off To Larry (9-0) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Ventura Gold (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, every chance from well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Where's Jeff (9-1) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Archie Perkins (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, led inside final 2f, held on, won at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in May beating Aiya (9-7) by nk, 8 ran.
Ad Libitum 18-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 23 3/4l behind Makawee (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May.
Ideal Candy (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Led until over 3f out, soon rallied, lost place over 1f out, 9th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Makawee (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May.
Placebo Effect (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-8) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, always held, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Verdigris (8-12) at Redcar 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Near Kettering 50-1 (9-1) Held up, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 23 3/4l behind Makawee (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May.
Bollin Joan 16-1 (9-12) Held up in last pair, some late minor headway, never on terms, 5th of 10, 15 3/4l behind Navigate By Stars (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gf in May.
Bit Of A Quirke 11-1 (9-6) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 7l behind Briardale (9-6) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
King Of Naples 12-1 (9-9) Mid-division on inside, headway chasing leaders and every chance when hung left and carried head high 2f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 13, 2l behind Mr Coco Bean (9-8) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in May.
Spark Of War (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 30 1/4l behind Champagne Rules (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in May.
Billy Roberts (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed final strides, 2nd of 4, nk behind Geetanjali (9-4) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in May.
