held up, effort over 3f out, never on terms
in touch, led over 2f out, ridden out final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, ridden along 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
in touch, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, one paced final furlong
led, headed after 1f and remained in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, reminders over 4f out, soon beaten
held up, effort when hung badly right over 2f out, soon behind
prominent, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always rear division
started slowly and soon mid-division, effort over 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
From a shortlist of Amanda Carter, Blue Jet and Hits Only Vic, the selection is Hits Only Vic. A winner last time out over a mile and a half, he was staying on well to land the spoils in a competitive small field at Ripon recently. He certainly seems to be progressive, and will be happy with the going. Amanda Carter has won when coming off the pace so may let another make the running here. A three time winner, including here last month, her successes have all come over shorter trips, so there may be concern about whether she'll stay this distance. Drawn one may help, although the advantage is minimal. Blue Jet shouldn't find problems with the trip, staying on strongly for a third at Haydock last month on good ground. Regularly knocking on the door, but nearly a year since winning. For the lucky last though, the pick is Hits Only Vic.
Amanda Carter 3-1 (10-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, driven approaching final furlong, soon headed, no extra close home, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Suzi's Decision (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Hits Only Vic (USA) 5-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, won at Ripon 1m 4f hcap (5) hvy beating Bijou Dan (8-8) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Strong Survivor (USA) 5-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 8, 45l behind Wind Flow (9-5) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in May.
Rose Bien 11-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 6l behind Mighty Moon (9-3) at York 2m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Sand Repeal (IRE) 17-2 (11-0) Led, headed after 1f, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 15, 8l behind Brave Bugsy (10-13) at Bath 2m 1f amt hcp (6) gf in May.
Blue Jet (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Directa's Digger (8-6) at Haydock 1m 6f hcap (5) gd in May.
Looktheotherway (IRE) 10-1 (8-0) In rear, pushed along over 5f out, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Stringsofmyheart (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f fll hcp (5) sft in May.
The Quantum Kid 28-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 15l behind Annibale Caro (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) gf in May.
Still Dreaming 12-1 (8-2) Behind, pushed along over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Shandelight (8-4) at Bath 1m 4f fll hcp (6) gd.
Sky Chart (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) Steadied start, pulled hard, headway to track leaders 8f out, ridden and hung left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind Directa's Digger (8-6) at Haydock 1m 6f hcap (5) gd in May.
Dancing Bear 40-1 (9-13) Mid-division, headway 5f out, led briefly over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 15, 9l behind Brave Bugsy (10-13) at Bath 2m 1f amt hcp (6) gf in May.
Don Jose (USA) 33-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 17l behind Sendali (8-6) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
