slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, raced center from over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, kept on and always held
prominent, raced standsside from over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, raced stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, raced center from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and raced stands side over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, raced center over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
held up behind, headway and raced center over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, raced stands side and not much room over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, raced stands side from over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, behind, raced center from over 2f out, soon pushed along and headway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, raced standside over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up and keen, raced stands side and effort over 2f out, never dangerous
behind, raced center over 2f out, soon weakened
made all, raced stands side from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held on well, driven out
held up towards rear, effort and raced center over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
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As ever this looks hugely competitive and the narrow vote goes to topweight MAJOR PHIL, who has more going for him than most, with Mount Hadley a clear danger and Sir George and Silver Rime others considered. The selection stayed on strongly to score at Doncaster last time out, for which he now carries a 6lb penalty. Kieren Fallon has been getting on well with Luca Cumani's colt, who is coming along very nicely this season and he can pick up this decent prize. Mount Hadley ran second to Fremen in a seller when not placed to best advantage at the weights earlier in the month. He has won over course and distance and acts on fast ground, and he is respected. Sir George has been well placed by Ollie Pears to win five of his 17 starts, including on fast ground over this trip at Haydock last time. With just 3lbs more to shoulder and a reasonable draw he can go close. Silver Rime went very close to beating Jonny Lesters Hair at this track last time and that runner could by now have boosted the form in the earlier consolation race, so the Verglas colt has to be on short-lists. Flowing Cape is in good form and from 3lbs above his sole turf win he can get competitive with the going to suit, while Camerooney is another with claims from a mark 7lbs higher than his recent Musselburgh success. Major Phil is drawn well and can make the best of his way home.
Major Phil (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leader inside final furlong, sustained run to lead final 50 yards, won at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Mac's Power (9-3) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Kidlat 25-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, weakened well over 1f out, last of 9, 16l behind Charlie Cool (9-5) at Ripon 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Shotley Mac 28-1 (8-10) Always behind, 11th of 13, 17l behind Tajneed (9-3) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Silver Rime (FR) 9-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, driven to lead over 1f out, headed line, 2nd of 9, hd behind Jonny Lesters Hair (8-5) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Mount Hadley (USA) 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, switched left and headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner when edged right inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Fremen (9-8) at Musselburgh 1m 1f sell stks (4) gf.
Mountain Cat (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, under pressure well over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 16, 8l behind Day Of The Eagle (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Raptor (GER) 40-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, headway over 4f out, chased leaders in 3rd 3f out, until over 1f out, rallied to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Major Phil (9-2) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Sir George (IRE) 9-4fav (8-11) Tracked leaders and keen, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, held on well towards finish, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May beating Harriet's Girl (8-11) by 1l, 9 ran.
Espero (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Mid-division in 5th, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 16l behind Northern Fling (8-8) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Yorgunnabelucky (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Charlie Cool (9-5) at Ripon 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Smarty Socks (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 7th of 13, 7l behind Major Phil (9-2) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Handsome Falcon 33-1 (9-1) In touch, lost place 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 12l behind Kiwi Bay (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Flowing Cape (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) In rear, headway when not much room over 1f out, ridden and ran on near finish, not reached leaders, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Heading To First (8-2) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Charlie Tipple 14-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, 7th of 16, 6l behind Just Bond (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Camerooney 7-4 (9-1) Made all, set slow early pace, ridden 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May beating Hosanna (8-5) by 6l, 6 ran.
Rainbow Mirage (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, hung left and under pressure halfway, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 12l behind Day Of The Eagle (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Euston Square 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, headway 2f out on inside, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Northern Fling (8-8) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
