chased winner, switched right over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, ran on, just held
made all, pressed inside final furlong, push out, ran on gamely
chased winner, ridden halfway, effort over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
chased winner until ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
always in rear
always in rear
mainly in rear
chased winner, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
steadied start, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
Kyzer Chief won this last year off a lower mark and can be forgiven his latest poor effort in testing ground at Ripon while Prince James scored over 6f here last time and has won off a higher mark than today's on the Polytrack. A maiden winner at this track, Diamond Blue is open to improvement on her first start since September but it could pay to stick with top weight FIRST IN COMMAND. He recorded a hat-trick over the minimum trip at Southwell in March and, if running anywhere near his best form on the turf, can continue in a winning vein here.
First In Command (IRE) 10-11fav (9-13) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar beating Lesley's Choice (9-7) by nk, 8 ran.
Nomoreblondes 12-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 9th of 10, 10l behind Da'quonde (8-7) at Redcar 5f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gs in Apr.
Diamond Blue 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Select Committee (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
On The High Tops (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Close up, led over 3f out, pushed along and headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 11l behind Red Cape (9-2) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Lucky Dan (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Behind and soon outpaced, ridden and stayed on towards stands side from over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 15, 5l behind Boucher Garcon (8-5) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 15, 14l behind Boucher Garcon (8-5) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Prince James 11-1 (8-8) Dwelt in rear, headway in center approaching final furlong, ran on to lead final strides, won at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) sft in Apr beating Northern Bolt (9-7) by nk, 9 ran.
No Mean Trick (USA) 11-2 (8-13) With leader, every chance over 1f out, weakening when short of roon closing stages, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Mother Jones (8-7) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Ever Roses 40-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Boucher Garcon (8-5) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Ingenti 18-1 (9-0) Dwelt, mid-division standside group, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 10th of 13, 5l behind Mottley Crewe (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Oct.
Kyzer Chief 9-1 (8-6) Reared start, soon recovered and chasing leader, lost 2nd 3f out, weakened halfway, 8th of 9, 14l behind Mata Hari Blue (9-3) at Ripon 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
