tracked leaders, driven and lost place 5f out, soon beaten
led, ridden when swerved violently left and rider lost iron and headed well over 2f out, recovered and stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, no impression
held up on outside, headway over 3f out, effort and every chance when badly hampered well over 2f out, no impression after
held up mid-division on inside, headway over 3f out, left in lead well over 2f out, soon driven and clear, stayed on well
mid-division, lost place 4f out, soon weakened
in touch, joined leader after 6f, effort and every chance well over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd 2f out, no impression with winner
chased leaders, lost place over 6f out, soon tailed off
stumbled after 1f, mid-division on outside, chased leaders over 5f out, effort and every chance when badly hampered well over 2f out, no impression after
PINEROCK is thought good enough to win a race of this nature, while both Toxic Asset and Quidam Blue come from stables in form so warrant plenty of respect. The selection caught the eye on his second run when finishing second to Seasonselite at Worcester earlier in the month. He was not beaten far that day and, with further improvement still to come, he is sure to go close. Newcomers Toxic Asset and Quidam Blue both come from trainers that like a tilt in the ring so the betting market will be the best guide to their chances, while Gaelic Prince ran well to finish third of 12 at Hexham on his third start and continues to improve so is another to note. Pinerock, however, has the services of Tony McCoy so will be receiving plenty of assistance form the saddle and is the form pick.
Gaelic Prince (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, effort 3f out, one pace under pressure, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Sheriff Hall (11-0) at Hexham 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Pinerock (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) In touch, led over 3f out, soon headed, edged right then hung left over 2f out, soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Seasonselite (10-6) at Worcester 2m NH flat (6) sft.
Quidam Blue (FR) Lucky Dream gelding out of Etiane Bleue.
French Hollow Beat Hollow gelding out of Campaspe.
Toxic Asset Hernando gelding out of Language Of Love.
Dipity Doo Dah 5-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Mac Aeda (11-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f NH flat (6) gd in May.
Sheila's Castle 10-1 (10-4) Led, headed 7f out, weakened over 5f out, tailed off, last of 11, well behind Roses (10-12) at Southwell 2m cond & am NH flat (6) gd in May.
Georgi Alexa Minster Son filly out of Swiss Hat.
Janie's Encore 11-4 (10-7) Held up in rear, outpaced over 3f out, never able to challenge, 6th of 9, 17l behind Paint The Clouds (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 1f mdn NH flat (6) gf.
