chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
soon in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and eased
in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon faded
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on towards finish, held by winner
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon hung right, kept on inside final furlong
in rear, outpaced halfway, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, nearest at finish
chased leaders early, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led 1f, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
They may all have to follow THE BEAR home and he's preferred to Musical Bridge and Kyzer Chief amongst others. The selection has two course and distance wins to his name with a third over six furlongs and he was back in the winners' enclosure again last month when landing a seller at Musselburgh. A 5lb rise is a little harsh but he may still be up to the task at this level. Musical Bridge also comes into this race in winning form and is well handicapped on the best of his old form despite a 3lb rise for that success. He was wearing blinkers for the first time that day and has live claims if they have the same effect second time around. Kyzer Chief was beaten a long way that day but has claims on the pick of his form although he doesn't win very often. Cayman Fox won a claimer here last year but may just need this whereas Sandwith should have come on for his return and is on a winning mark but preference is for The Bear.
Musical Bridge 20-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Ripon 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May beating Atlantic Beach (9-0) by nk, 10 ran.
The Bear 22-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led entering final furlong, soon ridden, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 5f sell stks (6) gf in May beating Stolt (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Barraland 14-1 (9-8) With leaders, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 17l behind Chosen One (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Cayman Fox 5-1 (7-12) Dwelt, soon hampered, pulled hard in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, not clear run well inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Anne Of Kiev (9-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Sandwith 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Ingleby Star (9-2) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Kyzer Chief 4-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, hard driven and effort over 1f out, weakened quickly, last of 10, 10l behind Musical Bridge (8-11) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Welcome Approach 9-1 (8-8) Went left start and led early, prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, not much room when weakening 1f out, 10th of 11, 22l behind King Of Eden (8-11) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Monte Mayor One 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Patch Patch (9-7) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Distant Vision (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 12l behind Lake Chini (9-7) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Compton Lad 200-1 (9-6) With leaders, lost place 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 6, 24l behind Fairy Shoes (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Howards Prince 100-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened fnal furlong, 12th of 13, 17l behind Chosen One (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Desperate Dan (9-7) at Redcar 5f sell stks (6) gf in May.
