tracked clear leader, lost place over 3f out, eased
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and hung right approaching final furlong, kept on strongly
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard in mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched left and effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out
led, soon clear, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon driven to challenge, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, led over 2f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, no extra
Granary gets the nod from Resplendent Ace and Sintenis Mac in another handicap where most of the field can be given a chance. The selection hails from the in-form Henry Candy yard and is stepping back up in trip after a couple of runs over a mile. She took the eye at Pontefract last time when staying on well from the rear from a high draw. She's bred to stay this far and, indeed, qualified for a mark in maidens over middle distances; she looks progressive. Sintenis Mac has a little more to prove but he has attracted strong market support on more than one occasion and may be able to deliver the goods one of these days. He also has his stamina to prove at this trip but he could pop up at a price at some stage. Resplendent Ace has done most of his racing on the all-weather but he should act on grass and has the form to take a hand if near his best. Smirfy's Silver is in form, support for Montrose Man would be of interest and cases can be made for King Of Rhythm and Sir Duke as well. Trappy fare with Granary the tentative selection.
Montrose Man 25-1 (9-3) Close up, chased leader over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Alpes Maritimes (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Nov.
King of Rhythm (IRE) 11-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Aypeeyes (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Granary 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Ben Chorley (9-1) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Smirfy's Silver 7-2 (8-8) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr beating Jafaru (8-11) by 2l, 8 ran.
Billy One Punch 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway 4 out, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 7, 21l behind Machinate (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Sir Duke (IRE) Evensfav (8-12) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, driven over 2f out, chased winner inside final 2f, unable to quicken, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Resplendent Ace (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Old Romney 50-1 (8-5) Held up, headway 7f out to chase leaders, weakened over 3f out, last of 8, 37l behind Force Group (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Apr.
Resplendent Ace (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Soon pushed along, ridden to lead 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, driven and kept on gamely, won at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr beating Turner's Touch (9-4) by a hd, 9 ran.
Sintenis Mac (GER) 6-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Sion Hill (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
