mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, chased leaders until ridden and one pace final furlong
very slowly into stride, headway under pressure over 1f out, not reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, outpaced final furlong
held up in touch, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
The final race is a very tricky handicap where we like RAIMOND RIDGE to score ahead of Jimwil and Fathey. Although the selections three career successes have all come Polytrack he looks just as effective on turf and is now rated a more realistic level after struggling under too much of a burden since his last victory. Jimwil runs under a penalty after a cosy enough success last time over a longer trip. A repeat of that effort would have him close but he is yet to win over this trip. Fathey is off a career low mark now so should be respected although there is no obvious reason why he should improve enough to score and Who's Shirl is another who should be involved after some consistent displays. Not an easy race to finish up with but Raimond Ridge looks the percentage call.
Gower Valentine 20-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 13l behind Fivefootnumberone (8-11) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Raimond Ridge (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 8l behind Bobbie Soxer (9-1) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-80 (5) gf in May.
Jimwil (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Held up behind, smooth headway 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed out, readily, won at Redcar 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Mo Mhuirnin (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Fitzolini 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden halfway, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 11l behind Silent Hero (9-6) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs.
Fathey (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Led for 1f, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind Mabait (8-13) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Blue Noodles 13-2 (9-7) In touch, brought wide to race stands side over 2f out, driven and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 10l behind Red Cape (9-13) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Mister Tinktastic (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 10l behind Jimwil (8-10) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Viking Awake (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, edged left over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 8, 13l behind Russian Jar (9-3) at Leicester 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Who's Shirl 5-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Go Alone (9-3) at Redcar 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Gore Hill (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Held up, effort when not much room and hampered 3f out, not recover, 9th of 10, 11l behind Compton Ford (9-4) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Bun Penny 200-1 (8-10) Took keen hold and held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 18l behind Arabian Pearl (8-10) at Beverley 7f fll mdn stks (5) gf in May.
