mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, no impression
in rear, pushed along 3f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
dwelt, held up, pushed along over 3f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on
pressed leader, led and edged left just over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right under pressure inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, chased winner 3f out until driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced freely, led, headed and bumped just over 4f out, weakened inside final 2f
held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden when switched right over 1f out, never troubled leaders
The return to six furlongs should suit GO ALONE who is preferred to the consistent Raimond Ridge and Minturno. A winner at Redcar on his penultimate start, the selection evidently has no problem with quick ground and a quick track. The race at Newcastle last time over seven furlongs may not have been his cup of tea, and a better run is expected today off the same mark of 70. Raimond Ridge is yet to win in ten starts on turf and although he is fairly handicapped on his all-weather form, the feeling is that he is better on an artificial surface. Oriental Rose's form looks solid enough, as does that of Blue Boy Noodles who has been holding his form well since a Newcastle claiming win in May but he arguably struggles to get his head in front in handicaps. Minturno is another consistent sort on quick ground; the return to six furlongs is in his favour and he has a fair draw to work from. Real Diamond is well-held by Minturno on their last clash but he has a good course record whilst Lucky Buddha was well-fancied last time out but he let supporters down and is now winless in seven starts. An open heat, but the nomination is given to Go Alone.
Go Alone (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 12, 8l behind Olympic Dream (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Oriental Rose 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Mo Mhuirnin (8-9) at Carlisle 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Blue Noodles 7-1 (9-2) Took keen hold to lead, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind The Scorching Wind (8-10) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Minturno (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace, no impression final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Olympic Dream (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Real Diamond 16-1 (9-1) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 12, 16l behind Minturno (8-9) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Lucky Buddha 9-2fav (9-2) Slightly hampered start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon hung left, carried slightly right entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Secret City (9-1) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Rossett Rose (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Went right start, soon chasing leaders, ridden and one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Dancing Wave (8-6) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Sardan Dansar (IRE) 13-2 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 6l behind Dark Moment (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f Handicap (0-55) (3yo) (6) gf in Jun.
Raimond Ridge (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Dwelt, held up, effort when hung left over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Satwa Street (9-7) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
