chased leaders, every chance approaching 3 out, soon ridden, edged left and no extra flat
held up, hit 8th, soon lost touch, pulled up before 3 out
with leader until 7th, soon ridden, weakened after 9th
led until 9th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, joined leader and not fluent 7th, led after 9th, ridden after 2 out, not fluent last, edged left, stayed on
held up, smooth headway to track leading pair after 9th, soon ridden, found nothing
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Global Challenge,Rift Valley and General Gossip are three against the field in another tough race and the vote is given to Rift Valley. The selection remains on a handy mark and was a good second last time out behind Water King. This faster surface will suit and he will be hard to beat. Global Challenge rates the main danger on his latest win over Verchoyles Lad but he has a penalty for that win and this looks more competitive so he is passed over on this occasion. General Gossip is another that could go well as he won in good style when beating Bohemian Boy last time. However has best form is with more cut in the ground and for that reason he is passed over. Monger Lane also won well last time when beating Master d'Or but this looks more competitive, Of the remainder Sungates is from a yard in form and is open to improvement and should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Rift Valley.
Global Challenge (IRE) 13-8 Held up, headway 7th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, went second approaching next, led and hit last, ran on well, won at Perth 3m nov hdl (E) gd in Jul beating Verchoyles Lad by 7l, 7 ran.
Sungates (IRE) 16-1 Held up towards rear, headway approaching 8th, ridden and led approaching 3 out, driven out, won at Chepstow 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (D) gs in Feb beating Lesdream by 1 1/2l, 18 ran.
Monger Lane 5-1 Led until 2nd, remained in touch, ridden to lead approaching 3 out, drew clear approaching last, stayed on, won at Exeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) hvy in Apr beating Master d'Or by 10l, 8 ran.
Keepers Mead (IRE) 9-2 Chased leaders until 6th, soon behind and pulled up 3 out in race won by Graceful Dancer at Exeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) hvy in Mar, 9 ran.
Admiral Peary (IRE) 5-1 Behind, not fluent 2nd, headway approaching 8th, ridden approaching 2 out, stayed on to lead flat, headed close home, 2nd of 18, hd behind DD's Glenalla at Warwick 3m 1f cnd hcp hdl 0-105 (E) hvy in Dec.
General Gossip (IRE) 11-2 Behind, steady headway 7th, led approaching 2 out, driven out, won at Bangor 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (D) gs in Apr beating Bohemian Boy by 1l, 15 ran.
Edgar Wilde (IRE) 5-1 Led, headed when mistake 3 out, stayed challenging, led last, kept on flat, caught final strides, 2nd of 12, nk behind Shower Of Hail at Plumpton 2m 5f mdn hdl (F) gd in Apr.
Rift Valley (IRE) 4-5fav Chased leaders, led 7th, headed and jumped right 3 out, under prressure and jumped right again final 2, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 8l behind Water King at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Apr.
