held up behind leaders, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, effort when outpaced 2f out, stayed on final furlong
driven 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong
towards rear, headway over 4f out, driven over 1f out and stayed on final furlong
held up, headway on inner over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked winner, ridden along over 4f out, soon behind
held up in rear, ridden 4f out, stayed on final 2f
tracked leading pair, ridden over 3f out, driven to challenge and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 5f out, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
towards rear, ridden a long and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
This is the sort of race that INCHNADAMPH may thrive in and he is fancied to carry his big weight to victory; the list of dangers is headed by Herrera, Cleaver and Bollin Felix alongside recent winner Danzatrice. The last-named is interesting as she travels so well and this race may be run to suit. A 7lb rise in the weights makes life tough however and she is taken on with Inchnadamph. Tim Fitzgerald's experienced nine-year-old was not beaten far last time out in the Chester Cup and that was a big improvement on his previous outing at Lingfield. He might be approaching optimum fitness now and he can gain his first win since giving Jamie Spencer his winning ride in November 2007 that clinched the jockey's title. Step This Way continues to go close, whilst Cleaver and Caerlaverock also win prizes for consistency. Herrera looks nicely weighted for this crack at better company but she was well-held last time and her profile is a bit hit and miss. Bollin Felix had a great 2008, winning twice and being placed on six other occasions. His recent defeat at Haydock showed that he is back on track and the visor stays on today. Hawk Mountain returns to Yorkshire after a failed trip to Newmarket last time but he looks very progressive really, whilst Four Miracles looks to have ideal conditions for a repeat of last year's win. Nemo Spirit is to be factored in to equations as well however it is Inchnadumph who can make his class tell.
Inchnadamph 50-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Daraahem (9-0) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gf in May.
Bollin Felix 10-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, headway to chase leaders 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Hits Only Vic (9-5) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Nemo Spirit (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 15, 21l behind Hits Only Vic (9-5) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Cleaver 16-1 (9-9) Held up last, switched left inside final 2f, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Sweetheart (8-8) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Caerlaverock (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Held up behind leaders, driven to challenge and every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Cape Colony (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Step This Way (USA) 4-1 (9-3) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong to lead again towards finish, headed post, 2nd of 6, ns behind Dazzling Light (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Danzatrice 4-1 (9-2) Held up, smooth headway 4f out, led entering final furlong, ridden out, won at Ripon 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May beating Unawatuna (8-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Hawk Mountain (UAE) 9-4fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on well, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Hendersyde (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Supsonic 13-2 (9-12) Chased clear leader until led 4f out, ridden 3f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 2m hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar beating Three Boars (9-2) by 2l, 6 ran.
Herrera (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) In touch, ridden over 5f out, driven and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 15l behind Inchpast (9-9) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Four Miracles 13-2 (9-10) Close up, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out until stayed on towards finish, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Colonel Flay (8-10) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.
Luna Landing 8-1 (8-13) Led to over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Dazzling Light (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Kasban 14-1 (9-9) Chased leader, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 15l behind Murcar (8-13) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
