in rear, not clear run, switched right and headway over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden and hung right well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on outside well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always prominent, led well over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, all out
towards rear on outside, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, edged right 2f out, edged left entering final furlong, ran on, not quite reach winner
prominent, led over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, switched right 2f out, soon hampered, kept on inside final furlong, not able to trouble leaders
chased leaders, kept on from over 1f out, no impression well inside final furlong
chased leaders over 2f, soon tightened up, no impression after
led over 1f, ridden and rider dropped whip over 2f out, soon beaten, edged right over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, not clear run from over 1f out until entering final furlong, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Division Two of this contest is equally as moderate as its predecessor and AZYGOUS can confirm the promise of a decent effort after a 297-day layoff last time to win it, while Foreign Rhythm is respected and Exceedingly Good is an obvious one for consideration. Our pick was making his debut for the yard when runner-up to Ryedane over course and distance, and the winner has since gone on to defy a 6lb rise and win again. With a good draw and conditions to suit we'll take the seven-year-old to follow suit. Foreign Rhythm won this race 12 months ago when under the tutelage of Nigel Tinkler. Now with Ron Barr, he comes here in reasonable form but 5lb higher in the weights and may go well without winning. Exceedingly Good was a 6f Nottingham winner last time. He will relish conditions but does seem better over that longer trip and now 4lbs higher he is worth taking on. Fashion Icon remains a maiden after 21 attempts to break her duck but has her best chance to date if able to overcome a poor draw, though Azygous will do for us. Jonathan Doidge.
Divine Spirit 8-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, mid-division, no impression, 10th of 16, 6l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Prigsnov Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders on inside, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 17l behind Efisio Princess (9-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Exceedingly Good (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Cornus (9-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
Azygous 25-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Pinball (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up, in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Monte Major (8-11) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Call The Law (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Close up in 4th, 3rd and challenged from over 1 1/2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Desert Al (9-4) at Dundalk 5f app hcp 47-60 pol in May.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 7-2fav (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 11, 3l behind Ask Jenny (9-4) at Catterick 5f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Molly Two 40-1 (8-10) Bumped start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 9l behind Nomoreblondes (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Duke of Rainford 10-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, edged left and one pace, 6th of 10, 9l behind Arch Walker (9-1) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Fashion Icon (USA) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 16, 9l behind Ryedane (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Media Jury 33-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 13l behind Arch Walker (9-1) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Take That 150-1 (8-1) Outpaced and always in rear, tailed off, last of 9, 24l behind Lujiana (8-5) at Southwell 5f app hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Jan.
Sandy Toes 12-1 (7-13) Went right start, behind, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Vilnius (9-0) at Warwick 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft in May.
Michael Collins (IRE) 200-1 (8-13) Chashed leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place, last of 7, 4 1/2l behind Little Edward (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f clm stks (6) pol in Apr.
