raced alone centre, close up, challenged, every chance entering final furlong, kept on, held towards finish
held up, ridden halfway, stayed on final 2f
close up, led approaching final furlong, kept on well
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
toward rear, struggling halfway
chased leaders, kept on from over 1f out
always behind
mid-division, outpaced, switched left over 1f out, no impression
dwelt, soon prominent, keen, edged right, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
A typical pinstickers' 5f contest on the northern circuit with Ronnie Howe, Mineral Rights, Highland Song and Kings College Boy short listed and the vote goes to Ronnie Howe. Michael Dods has his string in good shape at present and Ronnie Howe went well last time out when runner up to Brut over this trip at Catterick. He is up just 1lb for that run but he still looks pretty well handicapped at present on some of his form and with conditions in his favour it could be his turn again today. Mineral Rights is saddled by Linda Perrett, who does well here. However, this four-year-old is being tried over the minimum trip for the first time and, although he shows a fair bit of speed over further, he has yet to prove he has the zip for this. Highland Song was not far away behind useful yardstick Rothesay Dancer here last time and fast ground and this trip suits him best. He is way below his last winning mark but he does not to be well in as this is now his level, but he can still put up a bold showing. Kings College Boy is respected as the only c&d winner lining up, and with conditions and trip to suit he could go close again from this mark, while Lambency can¿t be totally ruled out for the Jim Goldie team. However, Ronnie Howe is going as well as anything in the line-up and he can take this.
Mineral Rights (USA) 9-1 (9-5) Prominent, led halfway, ridden over 2f out, headed when no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Cheery Cat (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Howards Tipple 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, no extra well inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 2l behind Steelcut (9-8) at Hamilton 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
Ronnie Howe 9-1 (8-10) Prominent, chased along halfway, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong, held, 2nd of 13, hd behind Brut (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Kings College Boy 15-2 (8-12) Held up, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Just Joey (9-1) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Lambency (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Behind, switched to race along stand side over 2f out, soon ridden, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 6l behind Just Joey (9-1) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Signor Panettiere 22-1 (7-11) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 15th of 16, 14l behind Baybshambles (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf in May.
Falmassim 9-2 (8-6) Rearing in stalls, awkward start, soon chasing leaders, every cahnce over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Bold Argument (8-11) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Seafield Towers 33-1 (8-4) Slow away, towards rear, effort on outer halfway, no impression, 13th of 14, 8l behind Sandwith (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sept.
Bungie 40-1 (7-13) Behind, outpaced halfway, never a factor, 8th of 12, 9l behind Garlogs (8-9) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Feb.
Fern House (IRE) 11-4 (11-4) Slowly away, always behind, 8th of 9, 11l behind Savile's Delight (11-2) at Southwell 5f amt hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
City For Conquest (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 13, 11l behind Jilly Why (8-12) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
She's Our Beauty (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Chased winner til ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 12l behind Dodaa (9-0) at W'hampton 5f app stk (7) pol in Jan.
Spinning Game 50-1 (8-11) Started slowly, behind, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 8th of 12, 5l behind Kenmore (9-7) at Redcar 5f sll (6) gf in May.
Tom Tower (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 17, 14l behind Royal Envoy (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Highland Song (IRE) 10-1 (8-1) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
