mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
held up, ridden over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led early, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish
held up mid-division, kept on from over 1f out
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, no impression
Nonrunner
Winthorpe only seems to win these days at big prices so double figures should not put anyone off, however the vote goes to Sands Of Barra ahead of Over The Tylery. The selection comes here on the back of a decent second at Musselburgh. That run, beaten a length behind Stellite, looks fairly solid and it was a return to form after a couple of below-par runs. A big field and a strongly-run stiff six around here looks ideal and he gets the pin vote. Dandy Nicholls has a fair record in this race and as a result his Messiah Garvey needs a check despite some average recent outings, whilst Dickie Le Davoir has a winner's penalty to overcome. Sea Rover is a horse who may bounce back to form at any point so don't rule him out, whilst Dorn Dancer is very consistent and is likely to be in the thick of it again. A Big Sky Brewing runs this track well, as does Brigadore but he handicaps himself by being slow out of the blocks. Over The Tylery has solid dorm in Ireland without striking gold and the market will probably lean in his favour, but until he wins he is fairly easy to pass on. A typically open sprint, with Sands Of Barra given the nod.
Dickie Le Davoir 4-1 (8-11) Held up, headway on outer to lead over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on, won at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf beating Gap Princess (9-1) by 1l, 11 ran.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, kept on over 1f out, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Stellite (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Winthorpe (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Chased leaders stand's side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Gap Princess (8-9) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Royal Challenge 16-1 (9-13) Always rear division, 10th of 11, 9l behind Royal Acclamation (9-0) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Sea Rover (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 17th of 18, 13l behind Winthorpe (8-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Steel Blue 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 8l behind Cheery Cat (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Messiah Garvey 12-1 (8-7) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 18, 6l behind Winthorpe (8-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Steel City Boy (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 15, 7l behind Stolt (9-2) at York 5f hcap (4) gd in May.
Bid For Gold 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, led halfway, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Gee Ceffyl Bach (8-2) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
A Big Sky Brewing (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Just Joey (9-1) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Dolly No Hair 14-1 (8-6) Led, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on until headed, no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind We're Delighted (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Avontuur (FR) 12-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, pushed along, soon prominent, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 16, 8l behind Opal Noir (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcap (5) gf.
Brigadore 20-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 14, 6l behind Just Joey (9-1) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Karky Schultz (GER) 16-1 (8-12) Stumbled 6f out, held up, headway halfway, effort when hung left over 1f out, soon weakened, 15th of 18, 10l behind Burnbrake (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, brought wide and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Medici Pearl (9-13) at Catterick 7f fll hcp (5) gs.
Gleaming Spirit (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Chased winner, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind Mango Music (9-1) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Over The Tylery (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, disputed lead over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on one paced under pressure, 3rd of 17, 1l behind Parc Aux Boules (8-8) at Naas 5f handicap gs in Apr.
