made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out, held on close home
in touch, ridden halfway, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon one pace
always behind, not much room entering final furlong, no impression after
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on well inside last, just failed
dwelt, always behind
tracked leader, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
behind, outpaced after 1f, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
Nonrunner
Toy Top was a ready winner last time and assuming that the ground doesn't turn soft, Michael Dods' mare is fancied to win again at the main expense of Raccoon, Highland Song and Wicked Wilma. The selection comes here on the back of an impressive win at Thirsk. She likes quick ground so wouldn't want any rain but she goes well on flat tracks and is unlikely to be far away despite a 9lb rise in the weights. Raccoon has a turn around in the weights and three lengths to find on their recent clash, whilst Alfie Lee ran well in defeat last time but at eleven he is past his best. Jojesse is only four and should not be ruled out, especially now returned to the turf, whilst Highland Song rarely runs a bad race but then again he rarely wins. Alan Berry's sprinters have been going well of late and now returned to a flatter track, Wicked Wilma could be capable of a much better showing that at Beverley last time, however we fancy Toy Top to win again.
Raccoon (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Led far side group, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Toy Top (USA) 5-1 (8-12) Led stand's side group, driven, overall leader approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm beating Colorus (10-0) by 3 1/2l, 18 ran.
Ryedane (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 8l behind Mafaheem (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in May.
Spirit of Coniston 25-1 (9-7) In touch stand's side, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 18, 7l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Welcome Approach 11-1 (8-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 5l behind Maison Dieu (8-6) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bond Becks (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) In touch far side, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 18, 10l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Prominent for 3f, 13th of 15, 13l behind Metal Guru (9-6) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf.
Highland Song (IRE) 10-1 (8-1) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Mutayam 80-1 (8-8) Chased leader to halfway far side group, 17th of 18, 15l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Melandre 8-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, soon in touch and pulled hard, lost place over 3f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Now You See Me (8-5) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Jojesse 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Owed (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Princess Charlmane (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 8th of 13, 13l behind Whinhill House (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f sll (6) gf.
Alfie Lee (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 8l behind Whinhill House (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f sll (6) gf.
Compton Lad 150-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 13l behind Rio Sands (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
