tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway on inner when not much room, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway on inside over 3f out, stayed on to lead last 75 yards
led, ridden 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
towards rear, headway over 2f out on outer, led briefly inside final furlong, headed last 75 yards
held up and keen, weakened over 1f out
blind removed late, refused to race
tracked leader, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance until not quicken inside final furlong
Intersky Charm disappointed a few when putting in that below par effort at York but can bounce right back here and land it for the Richard Whitaker yard. It is possible he lost interest at York as he never travelled but in the end was not beaten all that far having also suffered interference down the straight on the Knavesmire. Previously an eye-catcher over this course, the form of that contest has been franked with both the second and fourth winning since and Intersky Charm can become the third horse from that to win. Minority Report put in his best effort for quite a while when finishing third at Haydock on Saturday and question marks exist with regard to the veteran's resilience. Good to firm ground conditions are what Minority Report relishes and although he did get himself detached at Haydock, his proximity to what looks a well handicapped sort in Farley Star was encouraging. He has dropped to an attractive mark. Wigwam Willie in contrast to Minority Report appears to act best on slower surfaces and the worry would be that he will get out-paced here as he does take some cajoling. Claret And Amber is back contesting handicap company after landing a claimer last time but this will be tougher while Rosbay, who finished one place in front of Intersky Charm in that York event looks as if he may need to be dropped a couple of pounds by the assessor. Intersky Charm is a confident vote to land it.
Rosbay (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, some headway approaching final furlong, never dangerous, 10th of 18, 6l behind Humble Opinion (9-3) at York 1m 2f hcap (3) gd in May.
Minority Report 12-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up in rear, switched right approaching 2f out, headway and switched left over 1f out, eased when held towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Farley Star (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Wigwam Willie (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (9-0) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Exit Smiling (8-7) at Ripon 1m hcap (3) sft.
Sculastic 3-1 (9-4) Took keen hold behind leader, ridden along over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 4, 8l behind Charlotte Vale (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcap (4) gf in May.
Intersky Charm (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Always behind, never on terms, 11th of 18, 6l behind Humble Opinion (9-3) at York 1m 2f hcap (3) gd in May.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) With leader, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, weakened 1f out, last of 7, 17l behind Daaweitza (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcap (3) gf in May.
Claret And Amber 11-4fav (9-9) In touch, effort when not much room over 2f out, switched right and led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gd beating Efidium (8-12) by 3l, 13 ran.
Prince Noel 12-1 (9-0) In touch, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 26l behind Hula Ballew (9-5) at Thirsk 1m hcap (5) gs.
Bed Fellow (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Dwelt, always well behind, 17th of 18, well behind Im Ova Ere Dad (11-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) gd.
