dwelt, soon chasing leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened
prominent, lost place halfway, soon beaten
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on well
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always prominent, hard driven to challenge over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, never able to challenge
Barry Hills has an excellent strike rate with his three-year-olds at this track with 36 per cent of them winning, and he looks to have found a good opportunity for BONHEURS ART to finally break her duck, while Whitechapel and Kielder are interesting opponents. There is not a lot of strength-in-depth on the face of it here, and while it is often the route to the poorhouse to be backing a five-time loser at short prices, trip and ground will suit the selection, who is battle-hardened and has shown enough ability so far to suggest that tonight can be her night. Whitechapel is far less exposed and after one run at two, he came back with an improved effort at Pontefract last time. The way he stayed on that day suggested that he will want further than this to be seen to best effect, while fast ground is of no concern and he looks the main danger. Newcomer Kielder hails from a stable going well and is worth a market check, while the same applies to debutant Jack Bell, who is related to winners. The return to this trip should suit Regal Emperor, while Interest Free would probably want slower ground, and Bonheurs Art is preferred.
Clare Harrier (IRE) 150-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always in rear, 12th of 15, 27l behind Bated Breath (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Jack Bell (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar gelding out of Slip Ashore.
Kielder (IRE) Shinko Forest gelding out of Ctesiphon.
Regal Emperor (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) In touch in rear, ridden to go 4th, near finish, 4th of 6, 6l behind Kanaf (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fm in Apr.
Royal Patriot (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, driven and outpaced when not much room inside final 2f, never on terms, 8th of 14, 13l behind Rainfall (8-12) at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Whitechapel 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Bated Breath (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Bonheurs Art (IRE) 4-9fav (8-9) Led on stand rail, ridden over 1f out, headed last half furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Fayre Bella (8-8) at Ffos Las 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Apr.
Interest Free 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Secret Queen (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo stks (5) gf in Sep.
