towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on approaching final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden halfway, no impression over 1f out until ran on to take 2nd close home
edged right start, tracked leaders, edged left over 4f out, ridden, hit rail over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
held up behind, ridden, headway approaching final furlong, one pace inside final furlong
ridden to chase leader, led over 3f out, driven out
squeezed out start, stumbled, soon behind, struggling
mid-division, short of room, stumbled over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, lost 2nd close home
led, ridden, headed over 3f out, chased winner until over 1f out, soon weakened
The consistent Kyllachy Storm is selected in the sprint, while Regal Royale, Arfinnit and Duke Of Milan are others to bear in mind. Duke Of Milan provided Giles Bravery with a welcome winner earlier in the season (only his fifteenth from the last five years) and has remained in good heart since. He is not the most straightforward of characters but has a positive jockey booking to bolster his claims. Arfinnit is another that is hard to get right, as he often finds a few too good at the end of his races. Still, the trip and surface are ideal for him and is capable of making the frame if he decides to fire on all cylinders today. Regal Royale can also make the running and is likely to help ensure there will be no hanging around. However, he has a shocking wins to runs ratio and cannot be forwarded with more than tepid confidence. Admittedly, the same can be said of Kyllachy Storm, as he is yet to win a race from 17 previous attempts. However, Ron Hodges' gelding is sure to benefit from the likely strong pace and could easily have everything set up for him to finish them all off with a sucker punch today.
Quality Street 40-1 (10-3) Always behind, 11th of 16, 13l behind Charlie Delta (10-2) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in May.
Forced Upon Us 12-1 (8-11) Soon led, headed 6f out, chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, just held on (hand timed), won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Guildenstern (9-1) by a shd, 12 ran.
Rhapsilian 12-1 (9-3) Steadied start, always towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 13, 7l behind Strabinios King (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcap (6) pol.
Monashee Prince (IRE) 18-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 7l behind Toms Laughter (9-7) at Folkestone 6f hcap (5) gs.
Mine Behind 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten, last of 7, 9l behind Mango Music (9-1) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Regal Royale 13-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, headway 2f out, soon every chance, kept on well towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Duke Of Milan (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, not reach leaders, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Botham (10-5) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf.
Kyllachy Storm 3-1fav (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 6l behind Superduper (9-13) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Arfinnit (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Prominent, led inside final 2f, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Shot To Fame (9-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Half A Tsar (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on, 5th of 15, 2l behind Currency (9-1) at Bath 6f sll (6) gf.
Nusoor (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Made all, hard drivenover 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Desperate Dan (9-9) by 2l, 7 ran.
Foreland Sands (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Held up, never dangerous, last of 12, 30l behind Grand Vizier (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (5) gd in May.
