tracked leader, challenged 8f out, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division on outside, hedaway 9f out, ridden 4f out, outpaced and edged left over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd over 1f out, no impression on front pair
tracked leaders, ridden 5f out, weakened 4f out, tailed off
held up, headway 9f out, led over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on well
in rear, lost touch 5f out, tailed off
held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no impression on winner towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place after 4f, well behind final 7f, tailed off
Dr Dalwhinny didn't show much on debut but the Dr Fong gelding may improve for that outing. However, the winning appearance of HIGH STRATOS first time up was replete with promise as he looked both green and far from straightforward in fending of the well-touted My Wigwam Or Yours with a decent field behind. He should be more streetwise as a result of that run and can follow up . Another Hero is interesting from the O'Neill yard, likewise Wenlocks Boxer, a Kayf Tara newcomer from the Kim Bailey team which remains in cracking form and enjoys a 19% strike rate in these contests over the last five years.
High Stratos 8-1 (10-10) Led, ridden and narrowly headed over 2f out, led again 2f out, left clear when hung badly right over 1f out, driven out, won at Ludlow 2m mdn NH flat (5) gd in Apr beating My Wigwam Or Yours (10-13) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Alongthewatchtower (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Pressed leader until ridden 5f out, soon outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 9l behind Lemony Bay (11-5) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gd in May.
I'm Not Telling (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Prog 6; wknd 11; pu 3 out, in a race won by Redlynch Rock (11-7) at Cattistock 2m 4f ptp gd in May, 8 ran.
Sir Harry Hotspur Tikkanen gelding out of Harry's Bride.
Another Hero (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Storm Front.
Baksheesh Presenting gelding out of Dancing Dasi.
Dr Dalwhinny 7-2 (10-12) Raced keenly, in touch, effort over 3f out to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 24l behind Mister Nibbles (11-7) at Newcastle 2m NH flat (6) gs in Apr.
Katie's Massini (IRE) Dr Massini mare out of Our Lucky Supreme.
Haliana 100-1 (10-1) Took keen hold, chased leaders 11f, tailed off, last of 13, well behind High Stratos (10-10) at Ludlow 2m mdn NH flat (5) gd in Apr.
Wenlocks Boxer Kayf Tara gelding out of Black Collar.
