hampered start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
made most, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
with leader until hung left over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
The Snatcher gets the vote in the opener with Upper Hand, Hasty Passion and Stephanies Dream put forward as the main dangers. The selection made a really pleasing debut when a good second behind Scarlet King at Bath. He will appreciate this extra furlong and as he overcame a bad draw to get within a head of the winner last time he looks to have a leading chance. Any further rain would enhance his prospects as he is by a soft-ground sire and that debut effort did come on heavy going. Upper Hand hails from a yard that has already had winners in this sphere this season. However, his breeding suggests that he will be better over further in time and he may be best watched on his racecourse bow. Hasty Passion was a little disappointing behind Penny Whisper last time at Pontefract, and as the winner has since gone on to let the form down, this filly is likely to find at least one too good today. Stephanies Dream unseated her rider on the way to the start which didn't help her chance at Nottingham last time, so she do better here, but for the winner we return to The Snatcher.
Mr Topspot (IRE) Mister Baileys colt, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Upper Hand Mark of Esteem colt out of a moderate racemare.
Dashfa Baileys Mark of Esteem gelding out of winning miler Dahshah.
Fonic Rock (IRE) Zafonic filly out of 1m2f winner Blue Crystal.
Fusili (IRE) 7-1 Slowly into stride, held up, headway inside final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 13, 5l behind Flashy Wings at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn fll gf in Apr.
The Snatcher (IRE) 25-1 Slowly into stride, towards rear and raced in centre of track, effort and headway over 1f out, kept on, just denied, 2nd of 10, hd behind Scarlet Knight at Bath 5f 2yo mdn hvy.
Woolfall Blue (IRE) Bluebird colt out of 1m1f winner Diamond Waltz.
Eliminator Observatory colt out of an unraced mare.
Polar Blizzard (IRE) 33-1 Prominent, ridden halfway, edged right over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 15l behind League Champion at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn gf.
Tin And Lint 66-1 Slowly away, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 6, 9l behind More Time at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn gd in Apr.
Haiti Dancer 50-1 Held up in rear, ridden and kept on steadily final 2f, 9th of 18, 6l behind Green Pride at Bath 5f 2yo mdn aut gs in Apr.
Hasty Passion 10-3fav Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Penny Whisper at Pontefract 5f 2yo fll mdn aut sft in Apr.
Al Shamara 5-1 Towards rear, pushed along 3f out, some late headway but never able to challenge, 5th of 11, 9l behind She's Our Beauty at Catterick 5f 2yo mdn aut gs.
Baytown Valentina 100-1 Chased leaders over 3f, 8th of 13, 6l behind Flashy Wings at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn fll gf in Apr.
Buzzin'boyzee (IRE) 25-1 Chased winner until outpaced 2f out, ran on again inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Peace And Love at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn gd.
Captain Nelson Polish Precedent colt, half-brother to winning miler Circlet.
Stephanies Dream 11-4fav Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Empress Jain at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn fll .
