chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, driven and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
always in rear
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
dwelt and soon mid-division, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead post
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear and soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position
chased leaders, ridden when weakening over 1f out
in touch, ridden to lead well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed post
never better than mid-division
Nonrunner
Spanish Ace, Aegean Dancer and Bond Boy have all got solid claims on form that they have shown previously this season but all have low draws to overcome and it is generally best to stick with those with a high berth over Beverley's five furlongs so preference is for Glasshoughton. Michael Dods has not been firing in winners with any great regularity but his gelding could hardly be better drawn, has ideal ground conditions and has been given a chance by the handicapper on the pick of last season's form. Kevin Ryan's Playful Dane has a decent draw but did so when running here last time and he is hard to recommend on that evidence. Sunrise Safari is probably better over further, while Wanchai Lad is another that may do better over a longer trip and may be best watched today. Bo McGinty was well held on his two starts this season so it may be worth taking a chance on the fitness of Glasshoughton.
Royal Challenge 33-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never reached challenging position, 11th of 18, 6l behind Pivotal's Princess (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcap (3) gf in Apr.
Aegean Dancer 13-2 (8-13) In touch, led over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr beating Mimi Mouse (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Playful Dane (IRE) 18-1 (8-0) Stumbled at start and towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, never near to challenge, 10th of 18, 5l behind Pivotal's Princess (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcap (3) gf in Apr.
Bond Boy 16-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along halfway, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Aegean Dancer (8-13) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
High Reach 4-1co-fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 9, 4l behind Danzig River (7-11) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Balakiref 11-2 (8-11) Behind, effort and not much room over 2f out, staying on when not clear run inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Yorkshire Blue (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Oct.
Monashee Brave (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) With leader, every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on, held near finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Colorus (8-12) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Spanish Ace 3-1fav (9-3) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind Aegean Dancer (8-13) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
