mid-division, ridden along and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always in rear
took keen hold mid-division, headway over 2f out, not much room on inner over 1f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride and behind, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never troubled leaders
led, driven 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, effort halfway, soon behind
took keen hold mid-division, headway 2f out, hung right, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, kept on
started slowly, towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, driven to challenge and every chance over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, raced wide throughout, never on terms
Nonrunner
Shotley Mac took advantage of a good draw when successful here earlier this month but the combination of a 5lb rise for that win and a low draw gives him more to do know and, along with Ours, he looks best watched with preference for Tough Love who gets the vote over Avontuur. The last mentioned was good value for his win at Carlisle over six furlongs last week but the step up to seven furlongs is of concern as he has yet to prove that he stays this far. Alan Swinbank's Zennerman is capable of taking a hand in the finish but has given little sign of encouragement for some time, while March Mate looks to be going the right way but remains a maiden after eight starts. The vote then goes to Tim Easterby's Tough Love, who showed improved form from his reappearance run when a close fourth behind Wahoo Sam at Nottingham last month and a reproduction of that effort may well suffice.
Shotley Mac 11-2 (8-11) In touch, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Fiefdom (9-7) by 1l, 13 ran.
Sedge (USA) 12-1 (9-0) In touch and keen, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 12l behind Divertimenti (9-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Tough Love 8-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Wahoo Sam (8-10) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (5) gd in May.
Avontuur (FR) 14-1 (9-7) Behind, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Wiltshire (9-7) by 2l, 17 ran.
Northern Boy (USA) 18-1 (8-13) Took keen hold behind leaders, effort when weakening over 1f out, last of 13, 13l behind Shotley Mac (8-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Kirkie (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 36l behind Candle Sahara (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Leonard Charles 18-1 (9-1) Soon chasing winner until ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 11, 16l behind Giant Slalom (9-0) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Sept.
Zennerman (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Held up in touch, weakened 3f out, 9th of 15, 12l behind Boy Dancer (9-2) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Mister Jingles 16-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Yamal (9-3) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) frm.
Topazleo (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Slowly away, in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 21l behind Cheshire Prince (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Aug.
March Mate 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders going well, headway to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, ridden and kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Pianoforte (9-3) at Hamilton 1m sll (6) gf.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Led after 2f, headed 6f out, in touch until weakened quickly from 2f out, last of 17, 33l behind Buddy Holly (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Ours (IRE) 5-1fav (8-13) Held up, headway 2f out, not much room approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Shotley Mac (8-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Mangano 50-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, last of 13, 15l behind Flying Valentino (9-1) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
