mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
led early, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
keen, chased leaders, not clear run well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong
behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead last strides
led after 1f, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, headway over 6f out, ridden 3f out, weakened when not much room over 1f out
mid-division, lost place over 6f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed last strides
mid-division, headway over 4f out, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace
held up, headway when not clear run and hampered over 2f out, no danger after
chased leaders, ridden 6f out, weakened over 5f out
soon led, headed after 1f, with leader, ridden over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, soon weakened
This looks to be a very trappy affair and a sporting vote is given to Ramsgill, with Montasori and Acusio just two of many dangers. The selection has already been successful under this pilot back in May and the partnership have gone close in defeat since. Off his current mark, on ground that suits, he could go very close at a decent price. Acuzio is not the most consistent of performers but has a chance on course running here back in June. Montosari could not have been more impressive when successful at Carlisle last time. However that was on much faster ground and his chance will disappear if there is any significant rain. Barbirolli is one of the more consistent runners in the field, but he too would prefer faster ground and so that returns us to Ramsgill as the likely winner.
Tudor Bell (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 12l behind William's Way (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Aleron (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 7l behind Active Asset (9-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Best Of The Lot (USA) 12-1 (9-8) Pulled hard in mid-division, some headway 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 7, 12l behind Follow The Colours (8-0) at Kempton 1m 2f app hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Ramsgill (USA) 10-1 (10-9) Took keen hold behind leaders, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Champagne Shadow (10-5) at Catterick 1m 4f amt hcp (5) sft.
Barbirolli 7-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance when bumped inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Dark Charm (10-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gf.
Montosari 7-1 (10-3) In touch, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, won at Carlisle 1m 6f amt hcp (6) gf beating Thewhirlingdervish (11-2) by 5l, 10 ran.
York Cliff 7-1 (8-7) Towards rear, outpaced halfway, ridden over 4f out and kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 7l behind Onyergo (8-8) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Acuzio 8-1 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Parchment (9-0) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Turner 20-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden and lost place over 3f out, last of 10, 11l behind Mr Aitch (9-3) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Fair Spin 25-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Donna's Double (8-6) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Karrnak 50-1 (9-12) Led until headed over 6f out, ridden and weakened 3f out, 5th of 8, 11l behind Undeterred (11-0) at Windsor 1m 4f amt hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
