chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, outpaced, never troubled leaders
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, hung right and led well inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance well inside final furlong, not quicken
slowly into stride, always behind
led, ridden over 2f out, edged right and headed well inside final furlong, not quicken
behind from halfway
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 3f out, no danger after
Nonrunner
A very tricky handicap that may fall to Mister Sweets, Far Note and Gilded Cove are also expected to run well. The selection made a very pleasing reappearance when chasing home Kindlelight Debut at Wolverhampton earlier this month, going down by just over a length. He is proven on this track as well and so long as he doesn't bounce he must have strong claims. Far Note ran well here in April before putting in a few poor performances. He looked back to his best behind Coranglais at Nottingham last time and should be there or thereabouts. Gilded Cove was successful over the five furlong trip here in April and still looks on a decent mark. The extra furlong will not be a problem and he should be capable of reaching the frame. Caustic Wit and George The Best look the pick of the remainder but our idea of the winner is Mister Sweets.
Pawan (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-division, 14th of 16, 11l behind Stoic Leader (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp (3) frm in May.
Not So Dusty 20-1 (8-13) Raced far side, in touch, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 7l behind Sierra Vista (9-5) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs.
Certain Justice (USA) 9-2jt-fav (9-5) Mid-division, keen, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 3l behind Alchemist Master (9-2) at Haydock 7f hcp (5) gf.
George The Best (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Chased leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 5l behind Flying Edge (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Far Note (USA) 25-1 (9-6) Raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Coranglais (9-11) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Royal Grand 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened final 2f, 13th of 18, 10l behind Nathan Brittles (8-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-85 (D) gd in Mar '04.
Mister Sweets 7-1 (9-4) Led, headed 5f out, led again over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Kindlelight Debut (9-4) at W'hampton 7f stk 0-60 (6) pol.
Gilded Cove 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on, 4th of 12, 3l behind Adantino (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp (5) pol in May.
