towards rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, behind, headway on inside over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon behind
towards rear, some late headway, never near to challenge
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
dwelt and towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon beaten
held up behind leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
Withdrawn
Five recent winners contest this tricky event and Anduril looks the pick of them, Arran Scout and Qualitair Wings may be the ones to chase him home. There was plenty to like about the selection's victory at Haydock last time. He came off a slow pace, sweeping through late, he was driven clear towards the finish. He should be even better off a faster pace and he should get that this evening. Arran Scout was successful on the all-weather at Southwell last month and also boasts decent enough turf form last season. He doesn't look too badly treated today and should be involved in the finish. Qualitair Wings returned to winning ways at Hamilton, beating Hula Ballew in game fashion. He does have a bit more to do this evening but could be vying for some place money. Another with each-way claims is Mission Affirmed, but Anduril won with a bit in hand last time and looks set to follow up.
Anduril 7-1 (9-3) Held up behind, ridden and switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gf beating Foolish Groom (8-10) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Arran Scout (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Close up, led and hung left over 2f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m hcp (5) fbs in Apr beating Sorbiesharry (9-5) by 1l, 9 ran.
Tiber Tiger (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, strong run to lead inside final furlong, readiliy, won at Lingfield 7f ldy rds hcp (5) gd beating Voice Mail (10-7) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Qualitair Wings 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, led over 2f out, hung right inside final furlong, kept on, won at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gd beating Hula Ballew (9-1) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Wrenlane 25-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, keen, headway on inner over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Blue Patrick (10-6) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gd.
Tanforan 12-1 (8-6) In touch stands' side, effort over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Tom Forest (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Mission Affirmed (USA) 7-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, chased leader 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear, won at Southwell 7f hcp (5) fbs in Apr beating Saros (8-13) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mount Hillaby (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind River of Babylon (9-7) at Redcar 7f fll hcp (4) gf.
