always towards rear
close up, every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, caught post
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression
held up mid-division, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
always towards rear
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead post
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Caranbola won this a year ago by the narrowest margin from RYEDANE but has a very stiff task this time against the runner-up who is much better off at the weights and can take this from what should prove the best draw if the going remains fast. The latter holds Port Ronan on their run behind Choc'A'Moca here early last month but the latter improved dramatically to score here last week and a 6lb penalty should prevent another big effort. Galpin Junior has also run very well here lately though he likes to front-run and may find that difficult. Bertie Southstreet is only 1lb higher than when scoring at Nottingham on his final start of the last campaign but the consistent Ingleby Star has been looking a few pounds high recently. Desert Strike has won seven times on the all-weather but never on turf while the useful Select Committee has a poor draw unless the ground turns soft in which case he would be the selection.
Commanche Raider (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Switched left soon after start, held up, pushed along over 2f out, no headway, 10th of 12, 11l behind Nomoreblondes (8-12) at York 5f app hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Caranbola 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 13th of 17, 8l behind Saucy Brown (9-11) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Ingleby Star (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Stumbled start, mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Mandalay King (9-10) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Bertie Southstreet 12-1 (9-12) Chased winner until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 7l behind Baby Queen (9-4) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Avertuoso 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt, chased leaders on outer, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Doc Hay (9-11) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Desert Strike 33-1 (9-8) Raced wide towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd post, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Great Acclaim (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Ryedane (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 10, 5l behind Needy McCredie (8-5) at Carlisle 6f app hcp (5) gd.
Electioneer (USA) 11-4 (9-6) Tracked leaders, challenged 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace 1f out, no impression, 5th of 11, 7l behind Pelmanism (9-6) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Red Roar (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 6th of 9, 9l behind Ryan Style (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Galpin Junior (USA) 6-4fav (9-9) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Media Jury (9-8) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Select Committee 40-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, travelling well 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 20, 3l behind Entitled (9-7) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Port Ronan (USA) 9-2 (8-10) Taken to post early, made most, ridden over 1f out, never in danger, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Commander Wish (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
