mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never trouble leaders
behind, ridden and kept on final 2f, never on terms
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on, lost 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, every chance 2f out, driven and no impression approaching final furlong
always behind
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish, no impression on winner
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
always behind
in touch, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
led, headed over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never trouble leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
There are plenty in with chances here, with Anthemion getting the call ahead of Son Of Thunder and Able Mind. Anthemion now races from below the mark he won over course and distance last summer and Son Of Thunder would hold very good claims based on last summer's form and, with recent efforts having looked a bit more encouraging, he can go well today. Jordans Park is on a winning mark from the autumn, although that win came on soft going, while Able Mind has looked a bit more improved of late and watch for a market move on El Rey Royale. Overall, though, we are happy to side with Able Mind.
Whittinghamvillage 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear far side, no impression from halfway, 11th of 17, 7l behind Prospect Court (9-1) at Newcastle 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Son of Thunder (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 5l behind Inside Story (9-2) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Anthemion (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Defi (10-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
El Rey Royale 6-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Baby Barry (9-4) at Hamilton 1m sll (5) gf.
Sparkbridge (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up, outpaced 3f out, weakened and eased final furlong, last of 11, 41l behind Liberate (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Able Mind 15-2 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner well over 1f out until final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Gem Bien (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll hcp (6) pol.
Jordans Spark 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Baby Barry (9-4) at Hamilton 1m sll (5) gf.
Never Say Deya 20-1 (9-8) Mid-division on inside, outpaced 3f out, soon behind, 12th of 17, 21l behind Touch of Ivory (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Jun.
Royal Glen (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) In touch, headway to chase leader over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakend, 9th of 12, 9l behind Whoopsie (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Claudia May 200-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 4f out, soon weakened and virtually pulled up, 13th of 11, well behind Alambic (8-6) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) gd.
Eddies Jewel 25-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Gala Sunday (10-10) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Shamwari Fire (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division, effort on inside over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 15, 8l behind Start of Authority (9-4) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Charlie George 100-1 (9-7) Held up, driven along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 17l behind Tutu Much (8-9) at Musselburgh 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Connotation 33-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced, 9th of 12, 10l behind Joshua's Gold (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
