led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
with leader, lost place 2f out, hung right and no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, hung right and one pace final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, kept on under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders
always behind
dwelt, behind, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
held up in touch, headway over 1f out, led and edged right inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, chased winner 2f out, hung right and lost place inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
A very mixed bag and preference is for Mandalay King ahead of Irving Place and Paddyjack. A winner of two of his last three starts, the selection is fancied to defy a 6lb rise in the weights today. He won on an uphill finish last time at Hamilton and he looks to be a progressive and well-related son of King's Best. Mujahope needs to bounce back from a couple of poor starts but he may have had legitimate excuses; his record is unspectacular but it's hard to rule anything out in this grade. Legendary Guest is consistent, and along with Paddy Jack needs consideration, however Bishopbriggs could be a bigger danger. He needs watching in the betting from a shrewd yard and he possesses ability. Irving Place is nicely handicapped, however he was well-backed last time and may have missed a golden opportunity there. An open contest, but Mandalay King can reign supreme.
Ridge Wood Dani (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Led stands' side, headed over 1f out, weakened, 11th of 12, 11l behind Select Committee (8-4) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Bishopbriggs (USA) 11-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Braille (9-2) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Legendary Guest 14-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden along and headway inner over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Leading Edge (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Irving Place 7-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, every chance final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Leonid Glow (9-4) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Paddy Jack 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 12l behind Splash The Cash (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Mujahope 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 10l behind Lady Carollina (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Mandalay King (IRE) 2-1fav (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on to lead final furlong, driven out, won at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gs beating Imperial Sword (9-8) by 2l, 12 ran.
Andrasta 8-1 (8-9) Pushed along, outpaced behind, kept on from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Embra (9-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Gelert (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 7l behind Johnston's Glory (8-11) at Hamilton 5f mdn sll (6) gs.
Paint Stripper 20-1 (8-12) Behind, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 17l behind Jaconet (8-12) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs.