prominent, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong
reared at start, always rear division
dwelt, hampered soon after start and towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent, driven over 1f out, edged left when weakening inside final furlong
led, driven clear approaching final furlong, headed when weakening well inside, no extra close home
in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, effort halfway, soon beaten
soon outpaced, towards rear, never a factor
Nonrunner
RACCOON has been in great form of late and is given the vote to continue in his winnings ways ahead of Spiritofthewest and Mandurah. The selection carries a six pound penalty for winning at Catterick last time out. He was good enough to win off a 10lb higher mark two seasons ago and couldn't be in better spirits of late. If he can reproduce his recent level of form he is sure to go close once again. Spiritofthewest has run well on both his two runs this season. He caught the eye when a close fourth of 11 over course and distance last month and he is sure to be in the shake-up once again. Mandurah went up 10 pounds in the ratings for winning at Thirsk last month and was unable to cope with that hike when finishing nearer last than first at Musselburgh last time out so is best watched for the time-being. Raccoon is the form horse in the race and is worth staying on the right side of.
Mandurah (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Always in rear, 8th of 9, 11l behind Tyrannosaurus Rex (9-1) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Namir (IRE) 5-1fav (9-7) In touch, staying on when not clear run inside final furlong, 12th of 15, 8l behind Mr Wolf (9-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Spiritofthewest (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Outpaced, ridden halfway, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Fivefootnumberone (8-11) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Sands Crooner (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Reluctant to canter to start, refused to race and took no part, in a race won by Peopleton Brook (8-8) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (6) gd in May, 16 ran.
Bahamian Ballet 15-2 (9-1) Keen mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Invincible Lad (9-4) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Raccoon (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Liberty Ship (9-13) by 2l, 10 ran.
Cape Royal 33-1 (9-12) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 10l behind Ziggy Lee (8-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Speedy Senorita (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Toy Top (8-11) at Thirsk 5f (5) fm.
Mazzola 7-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 12l behind Sloop Johnb (9-3) at York 5f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in May.
Jilly Why (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Always rear group, never a factor, last of 13, 22l behind Rabbit Fighter (11-0) at Wolverhampton 6f am hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Glasshoughton 12-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden halfway, never on terms, 6th of 9, 4l behind Rasaman (8-10) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Wibbadune (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Steadied start, held up in rear pair, going well enough 2f out behind leaders, shaken up over 1f out, went left when driven and again went right inside final furlong, not run on, 5th of 6, 5l behind Rathlin Light (8-11) at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (5) gf in May.
