mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
always in rear, never a factor
chased leaders, one pace final 2f
mid-division, driven and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner
prominent, ridden and weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden and one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and one pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well
in rear, never on terms
led, ridden and weakened over 2f out
always behind
EPERNAY got off the mark over a mile here last week on her reappearance. She still has something to prove over this longer trip but has plenty of scope for further improvement on only her sixth start. Strike A Deal also has to prove he stays today's distance though his best form over a mile last season gives him a chance, while Hits Only Jude is another to consider dropped in class. Prince Rhyddarch was sent off favourite at Ayr last week and can make the frame once again.
Strike A Deal (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakening when hung right over 1f out, 4th of 7, 4l behind Tewin Wood (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Fifty Moore 66-1 (8-13) Behind most of way, 10th of 18, 15l behind Fazza (8-8) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Hits Only Jude (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Mont Ras (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Kathlatino 50-1 (9-4) Pulled hard in rear, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 16l behind Tobernea (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Sep.
Epernay 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led entering finl furlong, edged right, stayed on, won at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gs beating Silly Gilly (8-13) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Gypsy Style 40-1 (9-4) Towards rear, weakened well over 3f out, soon tailed off, 13th of 14, 49l behind Clumber Place (8-13) at Newcastle 7f fll hcp (5) hvy in Sep.
Rub of The Relic (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Raced very wide on bend 7f out, always behind, 12th of 16, 18l behind Strike Force (10-7) at Newbury 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf.
Prince Rhyddarch 7-4fav (9-1) Slowly away, in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Marino Prince (8-6) at Ayr 1m 1f app hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Sinatramania 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in center, ridden over 2f out, kept on, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 12l behind Spavento (9-2) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Colamandis 40-1 (8-4) Held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer, 4th of 11, 7l behind Pelmanism (9-6) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Hettie Hubble 50-1 (8-2) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 10l behind Bold Marc (9-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Ninth House (USA) 14-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division and keen on inner, effort and weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 23l behind Global (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) gd.
