held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden to join leader over 1f out, driven and gained upper hand near finish
raced wide, in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden 3f out, kept on never a factor
slowly away, behind, headway over 2f out, switched left 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly near finish, not reach leaders
keen tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and joined over 1f out, headed near finish
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Nothing leaps off the page so it is only tentatively that we plump for MONSIEUR PONTAVEN ahead of Rescent and Choc 'A' Moca. Robin Bastiman's gelding ran his best race to date when third to Ryedane at Carlisle last time out. He was running on well at the line suggesting that this longer trip will suit and a bold bid is anticipated off a fair mark. Dispol Kabira didn't seem to stay at Hamilton last time out and the drop in trip and return to an easier track is a good move however she has had a busy schedule, so a bigger threat could be Choc 'A' Moca who ran well at Catterick in April and is a player in the first-time visor. Weetentherty shaped with more promise at Carlisle and the handicapper is (quite rightly) giving him a chance, Coolella is more consistent than many and is not ignored off top-weight, whilst Lady Vyrnmy is unexposed and remains capable of better. Rescent (held by Dispol Kabira on Carlisle form) looks to be on a decent mark, however the vote in a weak race goes to Monsieur Pontaven.
Coolella (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Led 1f, chased leaders, ridden and every chance from over 2f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Raleigh Quay (9-8) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Weetentherty 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 8l behind Sir Mozart (9-9) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Choc'a'moca (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Prominent, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 16, 9l behind Just The Tonic (8-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Lady Vyrnwy (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 10l behind Just The Tonic (8-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Dispol Kabira 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division, edged left over 4f out, headway under pressure to chase leaders over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 22l behind Cross Key (9-1) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Monsieur Pontaven 40-1 (7-13) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, went 3rd post, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Ryedane (10-0) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Acol 50-1 (8-1) Dwelt, behind, outpaced when not much room over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 15, 15l behind Cross Key (9-1) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Rescent 22-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, one pace, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Dispol Kabira (8-4) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Kristen Jane (USA) 25-1 (8-2) Awkward leaving stalls, held up in rear, struggling 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 9l behind Ya Boy Sir (8-7) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Tai Hang (IRE) 25-1 (8-0) Held up in rear, well beaten final 2f, last of 8, 12l behind Ya Boy Sir (8-7) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
