led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, rallied to regain lead final 100 yards, ridden out
held up, pushed along and behind 2f out
chased leader, led narrowly over 1f out, every chance final 100 yards, soon headed, no extra
rear of mid-division, ridden off pace 2f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong for 3rd, never nearer
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, struggling and behind over 2f out
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along and made no impression 2f out, minor late headway
prominent, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and could not go pace of leaders 2f out, stayed on well final 100 yards
mid-division on inside, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
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SLAINTE MHATH has a 5lb penalty to contend with but has hit a rich seam of form in the past month and always controlled matters when a comfortable Hamilton scorer over this trip this month. Katie Scott's mare has struck up a good relationship with Phil Dennis and the pair can make it three from of the last four. First Greyed was really disappointing on his final two starts last season, but the Dods yard is now in fine heart after a slow start to the campaign, so check if there's any market support for him. This is his trip and the best of last term's form puts him in here with a decent chance. Northbound does need to bounce back from his last run but is respected on previous efforts, along with the likes of Al Baahy, Rocket Rod and Lilikoi in what rates a wide-open affair.
Al Baahy 17-2 (9-7) Awkward start, soon steadied into rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, edged left and headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind One For The Frog (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Rocket Rod (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Held up in 6th, switched right over 3f out, headway over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Dougies Dream (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Emily Post 4-1 (8-9) Raced keenly in close 3rd, went 2nd inside final 2f until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 4, 9 3/4l behind Brewing (9-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Lilikoi (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) In touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Judgment Call (9-11) at Ayr 7f hcp (5) gf in May.
Absolute Dream (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, made no impression, 9th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Clear Angel (9-9) at Wetherby 1m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
First Greyed (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Raced near side, held up in 5th, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out, soon behind, tailed off, last of 18, 20 1/2l behind Give It Some Teddy (9-3) at Redcar 7f hcp (4) hvy in Nov.
Viva Voce (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway near side of group over 1f out, never going pace to get involved, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Code Purple (9-4) at Redcar 7f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Zumurud (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up in behind leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra final 110yds, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Clear Angel (9-9) at Wetherby 1m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Mr Trevor (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Midfield, headway over 2f out, soon pushed along, faded 1f out, last of 14, 13 3/4l behind Clear Angel (9-9) at Wetherby 1m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Northbound (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) In touch, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Turbo Command (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Variety Island 12-1 (9-2) Midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon struggling, last of 10, 8 1/4l behind Dandy Spirit (9-5) at Wetherby 5f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Bayraat 11-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Doctor Khan Junior (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in May.
Slainte Mhath 5-2fav (9-9) Tracked front pair, ridden over 1f out, led narrowly 1f out, kept on well to assert closing stages, won at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gs in May beating So Grateful (9-9) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Admiral Nelson 20-1 (10-2) Mid-division on outer, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 9th 1f out, no impression, 7th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Brave Troop (10-2) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Yielding in Apr.
