made all, ridden over 2f out, unchallenged
always behind
tracked leader, keen early, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace
behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on well inside final furlong
close up, ridden, outpaced 3f out, kept on inside final furlong
The three-year-old Coalpark can get one over on elder rivals Bolton Hall and Champain Sands, while Ballyhurry is a battle-hardened individual that is also capable of a bold bid. The last named has been a great servant to his connections and knows his way around here very well. He has won here five times in the past and will be waiting to pounce if there are any weaknesses in the rest. Champain Sands has shot up the weights after a series of good efforts this season. However, he has never won off a mark this high before and, despite his yard being in great form, he is likely to find at least one has his measure on these terms. Bolton Hall has also come good of late and should make a bold bid to shrug off his latest rise up the ratings. Richard Fahey's charge is still well treated on the best of his efforts and may be worth a saver if the odds permit. However, Coalpark has finally started to live up to his potential and, as Mark Johnston has a keen eye for spotting an opening to utilise an age allowance, we expect this son of Titus Livius to find the extra improvement when it really matters.
Crosby Vision 12-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, led briefly over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 14l behind Anduril (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
