towards rear, ridden, headway on inner over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
close up, ridden, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders on outer, led over 1f out, stayed on to go clear inside final furlong
led, ridden, headed over 1f out, no impression on winner
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
A tricky looking nursery to commence the card and we suggest Johnmanderville to get the better of Predict and Tagula Breeze. The Karl Burke-trained selection improved for the step up to this trip last time when winning at Hamilton, and pedigree suggests both that fast ground won't be a problem, and that this stiff track will suit as there is evidence of a fair bit more stamina. Predict makes her nursery debut and is another who should be suited by this stiffer track after scoring in a weakish maiden at Wolverhampton, so she is respected. Tagula Breeze also broke his maiden tag at Redcar last time and ground and trip suit. A mark of 81 looks to be no more than fair but he can get heavily involved. Madame Jourdain needs to improve after contesting sellers and claimers, Red Cell and Mister Green were both found out in this type of race last time, and the solid form of Verinco looks more worthy. Brian Smart's colt could emerge as a serious threat but we'll stick with Johnmanderville.
Verinco 15-8jt-fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, switched and edged right over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Mister Laurel (9-0) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jun.
Predict 4-11fav (8-12) Soon prominent, chased leader over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left, driven out, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun beating Talking Hands (8-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Tagula Breeze (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, driven to lead inside, ran on, won at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun beating Countrywide City (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lisburn (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Prominent, joined leader halfway, hung right and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 18l behind Imperial Guest (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f nov stk (5) gd in May.
Johnmanderville 10-3 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (5) gd beating Veronicas Boy (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Red Cell (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden along halfway, effort when weakening entering final furlong, 5th of 6, 6l behind Able Master (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo stk (2) gf in May.
Rosabee (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up, headway halfway, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 12l behind Undaunted Affair (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Madame Jourdain (IRE) 4-1 (8-5) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, wandered under pressure and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 7, nk behind Just The Lady (8-8) at Beverley 5f 2yo clm (6) gf in Jun.
Mean Mr Mustard (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Art Preview (9-3) at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
El Portet 16-1 (8-11) Led, headed halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Spring Tale (8-9) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jun.
Mister Green (FR) 7-1 (9-2) With leader, driven over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 5, 6l behind Wildcat Wizard (9-5) at Doncaster 7f nov stk (3) gd in Jun.
Kheylide (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, edged left and kept on same pace towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Sapphire Prince (9-3) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Jun.
