raced stand side, held up in touch, headway over 1f out, led that group inside final furlong, no chance with far side
raced far side, midfield, headway over 1f out, soon hard ridden, staying on when hampered close home
raced stand side, outpaced, headway over 1f out, soon weakened
led far side group and well on terms, headed over 2f out, rallying when hampered close home
raced far side, in touch, hard ridden when every chance inside final furlong, soon hung right, ran on, just failed
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, never dangerous
raced stand side, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, soon no impression
raced stand side, chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
raced far side, in touch, effort over 1f out, staying on same pace when short of room closing stages
raced far side, dwelt and went right start, behind, headway over 1f out, staying on when hampered close home
led stand side group and over all leader, headed over 1f out, soon lost place
raced far side, tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, hampered closing stages
raced far side, always prominent, led over 2f out, soon overall leader, hung right when challenged inside final furlong, just held on
raced stand side, prominent, led that group over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, faded
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened and eased
Nonrunner
Captain Royale scored at Ripon last week with Shillito, Boxing Shadows and Thatcherite behind. But he's carrying 6lb extra from a wide draw today. WHIPPHOUND went close again at Warwick last time having won at Bath before that and looks to have every chance if getting some ease in the ground. He gets a speculative vote ahead of Niceonemyson, who will need it soft if he's to figure, though Boxing Shadows and Salvatore Fury may get involved off their current marks. Bapak Bangsawan looks best of the remainder.
Captain Royale (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd 2f out, challenging when led inside final furlong, ran on well, driven out (hand timed), won at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Indian Tinker (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Whipphound 10-3fav (9-10) Held up, not clear run over 2f out, headway and switched left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Euroquip Boy (8-2) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
The Strig 50-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 22l behind Lothair (8-13) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Bapak Bangsawan 4-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon weakened and eased, 13th of 14, 22l behind Lothair (8-13) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Thatcherite (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear on rail, switched sharply right over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind Captain Royale (8-13) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
The Nifty Fox 12-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 10l behind Economic Crisis (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Salvatore Fury (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Megaleka (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Shillito 12-1 (8-10) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Captain Royale (8-13) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Niceonemyson 9-4fav (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, effort inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Banovallum (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Manatee Bay 7-4fav (8-3) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Economic Crisis (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Seamster 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 17l behind Banovallum (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Red Cobra (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Orpsie Boy (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-62 (6) pol in Nov.
M J Woodward 33-1 (9-8) Slight lead for 2f, chased leader until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 11l behind Orwellian (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Choc'a'moca (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra in side final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Banovallum (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Evie Jay (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 29l behind Boogangoo (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Boxing Shadows 5-1 (8-12) Awkward leaving stalls, took keen hold and held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, keeeping on same pace but no chance when hampered entering final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Captain Royale (8-13) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
