mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
in rear, outpaced halfway, soon detached
held up in touch and keen, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
led 1f, tracked lear, regained lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
towards rear on outer, ridden and weakened 2f out
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and every chance, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leader on inner, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on gamely
A competitive renewal of this famous old handicap with only 5lb on official ratings separating the 17 runners. Brian Ellison won this last year with Camerooney and he looks to have a leading chance today with PRAVDA STREET. The winner of both starts for his new yard, he won with plenty in hand at Ayr last week and this extra furlong should be no problem for the son of Soviet Star. Mont Ras landed his hat-trick when an easy winner at Haydock on Saturday and has to be included in calculations, while stablemate and Thirsk winner Kensei could also figure. The consistent Veroon remains in fine fettle and scored at Doncaster last time and Toto Skyllachy just got the better of Take It To The Max in the trial race for this contest last month with Miami Gator a further length behind.
Veroon (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, switched right and went 3rd 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to lead post, won at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Hail Promenader (9-0) by ns, 9 ran.
Pravda Street 5-2fav (8-10) Tracked leader, led well over 1f out, stayed on strongly to draw clear inside final furlong, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Clumber Place (9-1) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kensei (IRE) 7-2fav (8-8) In touch, ridden over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly to draw clear inside final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Northern Fling (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Northern Fling 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over over 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 12, 23l behind Boom And Bust (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Sunnyside Tom (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Tariq Too (8-12) at Haydock 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Vito Volterra (IRE) 9-4 (9-7) Led, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed close home, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Pravda Street (8-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Toto Skyllachy 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to lead close home, won at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May beating Take It To The Max (9-4) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Destiny Blue (IRE) 9-4fav (9-4) Held up in touch in rear, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out, won at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May beating Jewelled (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Take It To The Max 2-1fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Toto Skyllachy (9-3) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Flipping 8-1 (9-7) Made all, clear over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, eased towards finish, easily, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Nov beating Pittodrie Star (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Frognal (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Ran loose before start, held up in rear, headway on stands side rail when not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Leicester 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Last Sovereign (9-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Count Bertoni (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Barren Brook (9-4) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Union Island (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders over 1f, mid-division after, headway over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 9l behind Plaisterer (9-7) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Spa's Dancer (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Duster (9-5) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
High Resolution 8-1 (9-2) Dwelt, held up in rear, switched right 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 7l behind Quanah Parker (8-11) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Miami Gator (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, driven, headed and no extra close home, 4th of 13, 1l behind Toto Skyllachy (9-3) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Mont Ras (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear entering final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Dazeen (8-11) by 6l, 9 ran.
