tracked leaders, shuffled back well over 1f out, no danger after
mid-division, under pressure over 1f out, stayed on into 4th, never a threat
led until over 2f out, weakened quickly
keen in rear, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leader inside final furlong, soon every chance, ran on to lead last strides
prominent, led over 2f out, strongly challenged inside final furlong, headed close home
in touch, headway over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, effort when not clear run well over 1f out, no danger after
tracked leader, driven to challenge over 1f out, kept on under pressure
held up in rear, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 1f out, no impression
steadied in rear, never dangerous
Far from straightforward but FRIENDLY ADVICE may give us a run for our money. Gelded after a consistent juvenile campaign, he looked in need of the run first time back at Wolverhampton in March. This drop back to the minimum trip is likely to suit and he is now 2lb lower than when finishing a respectable Newcastle third to Deputise on his final juvenile outing. Similar comments are applicable to Amazing Alba, who was far from disgraced on seasonal reappearance just over a fortnight ago, while Montalvan is worth a market check. He had bits and pieces of fair Irish from and was strongly punted into favouritism on debut for his new yard in a large-field handicap. He showed little or nothing that day but take careful note if the money comes for him again.
Skeetah 80-1 (8-11) Pressed leader until pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 8l behind Lufricia (8-11) at Newcastle 5f stks (3) pol in Apr.
Baldwin (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Removed hood late, slowly away, in rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Shallow Hal (9-3) at Ayr 6f (2) hvy in Sep.
Raypeteafterme 11-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 13l behind Wise Words (9-1) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in May.
Swiss Connection 4-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Mr Diamond (8-13) at Carlisle 5f (5) gs in Sep.
Friendly Advice (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Close up, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Second Collection (9-1) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Kyllachy Warrior (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Metal Exchange (8-11) at Newcastle 5f stks (5) pol in Jan.
Amazing Alba 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 10, 4l behind Arishka (9-5) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Montalvan (IRE) 11-2fav (9-9) With leader centre, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, 15th of 19, 21 1/4l behind Aghast (9-4) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Timetodock 16-1 (9-1) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 2f out, ridden hung right and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Socru (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Pearl Of Qatar 20-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 10 3/4l behind Socru (9-4) at Doncaster 6f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
One One Seven (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) In touch, pushed along halfway, soon ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Arishka (9-5) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Sambucca Spirit 150-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders far side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 11, 15 3/4l behind Leodis Dream (9-2) at Catterick 5f stks (5) gs in Oct.
