towards rear farside group, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders farside group, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
chased leaders farside group, led that group over 2f out, headed and weakend inside final furlong
towards rear farside group, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
held up towards rear far side group, headway over 1f out, soon not much room and switched right, kept on towards finish to lead far side group, held by stands side winner
led center and raced alone, overall leader until over 3f out, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened
raced alone stands side and close up, led overall over 3f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well
slowly into stride, mid-division far side group, headway over 2f out, led that group well inside final furlong until headed by that group close home
chased leader far side group, ridden 1f out, kept on
led far side group, ridden and headed by that group over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear far side group, never dangerous
TOBY TYLER deserves a change of fortune and, given the way the form of his latest start is working out, the gelding may have been found a good opportunity to score today; Seldom and Imperial Djay are respected as live dangers, while Rosko is a previous course winner that can also be considered for a place in the frame if the top weight is primed and ready for this reappearance. Imperial Djay has shot up the ratings - recording 3 wins from his last 6 starts. Recent evidence suggests he may have to settle for a minor role today, though. On face value, it can be argued that Seldom may be better suited to an artificial surface. However, it's also noteworthy that his solitary win came on turf, so he is no forlorn hope despite not appearing to be too well handicapped. Sairaam was just behind the selection when they met at Doncaster so has claims on that effort. However, he lacks consistency, while Toby Tyler has thrived on being kept busy and, as perseverance is the name of the game; this appears to be a good time to side with Paul Midgley's charge.
Rosko 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 15l behind Marvo (9-2) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcap (3) sft in Aug.
Piquante 20-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Tagseed (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Rising Kheleyf (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 22l behind Templetuohy Max (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Toby Tyler 13-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway well over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 15, 6l behind Watch Amigo (9-3) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Who's Shirl 18-1 (8-0) With winner until over 1f out, ridden and soon weakened, 6th of 10, 12l behind Tagseed (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway and switched right over 2f out, ridden and inclined to edge left from over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead post, won at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May beating Glenridding (8-12) by shd, 9 ran.
Seldom (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and switched right 2f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 21l behind Fujin Dancer (8-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Sairaam (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner final 150 yards, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Wake Up Call (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Tevez 8-1 (10-6) Held up, headway 4f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 10l behind Lucayan Dancer (10-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf in May.
Frontline Girl (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 18, 11l behind Come And Go (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Big Whitfield 8-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division, hung right on bend well over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off over 1f out, last of 12, 27l behind Ellies Image (8-11) at Catterick 7f mdn stks 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Loyal Knight (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Imperial Djay (9-1) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
