with winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt and behind, headway when not much room well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, faded final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression on leading pair
behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
behind, ridden over 2f out, switched right and kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
made virtually all, ridden clear approaching final furlong, driven out
mid-division, outpaced halfway, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
mid-division, effort when not clear run well over 1f out, switched left and kept on final furlong, never near leaders
mid-division on outside, ridden and outpaced when hung right over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Fire Up The Band is the selection with Whinhill House and Elijah Pepper the dangers. The ex-Dandy Nicholls sprinter is now based with Alan Berry and while it is clear that he is incapable of showing the same ability that he once had, this is his grade and he shouldn't be that far away. Whinhill House had a recent near miss at Carlisle. Connections will be hoping that the rain stays away. Elijah Pepper is surprisingly dropped in grade. That said, he runs as if the trip will suit him better than the six furlongs he has recently ran over. Baileys Outshine was once promising but has failed to go on. Angelofthenorth is a course specialist and beat Best Lead when the pair met at the track last month. It would be a surprise were any of the others good enough at these terms. Many of the usual suspects at this grade and Fire Up The Band is our pick.
Fire Up The Band 7-1 (9-6) Chasing leaders when not much room and hampered on inside after 1f, soon dropped rear, 12th of 13, 16l behind Misaro (8-9) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Angelofthenorth 22-1 (8-12) Started slowly, towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Metal Guru (9-6) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf.
Baileys Outshine 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders stand's side, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 16, 11l behind Miss Daawe (8-3) at Thirsk 5f fll hcp (5) gs.
Alfie Lee (IRE) 100-1 (8-2) Always behind, 12th of 14, 9l behind Princess Ellis (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Best Lead 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden and led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened, 4th of 7, 2l behind Angelofthenorth (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f clm (6) gf in May.
Howards Prince 66-1 (8-9) Led until headed halfway, soon weakened, last of 7, 12l behind Luloah (8-6) at Hamilton 5f clm (6) gf.
Percy Douglas 80-1 (8-6) Always behind, last of 12, 11l behind Windjammer (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Sokoke 200-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 14l behind Rio Sands (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Whinhill House 12-1 (9-5) Led, headed towards finish, kept on, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Kings College Boy (8-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Dotty's Daughter 28-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 9l behind Blackheath (8-9) at W'hampton 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Princess Charlmane (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Funfair Wane (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f sll (6) gd in May.
Elijah Pepper (USA) 7-1 (8-10) With winner, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Ramatni (9-5) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Nov.
Notforloveormoney 40-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out and weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 13l behind Funfair Wane (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f sll (6) gd in May.
Mister Marmaduke 100-1 (9-0) Dwelt and always behind, last of 9, 27l behind Funfair Wane (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f sll (6) gd in May.
