made most, blundered 2 out (usual 3 out), soon narrowly headed and pushed along, led again before last, in command when ridden out flat, eased towards finish
held up behind, headway 3 out (usual 4 out), mistake next, led narrowly on long run between last 2, headed before last, soon no chance with winner, kept on same pace in 3rd flat
disputed lead, led narrowly after 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and headed on long run between last 2, one pace in 3rd before last, stayed on to take 2nd flat, no chance with winner
behind, outpaced 2 out (usual 3 out), never near leaders
always behind, lost touch 3rd, tailed off 2 out (usual 3 out), pulled up before last
held up behind, headway after 3 out (usual 4 out), tracked leaders next, outpaced on long run between last 2, weakened before last
mid-division, outpaced 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
chased leaders, driven and outpaced on long run between last 2, ridden and went 4th before last, kept on flat, never on terms
mid-division, chased leaders after 2 out (usual 3 out), outpaced before last, ridden and kept on from last, never on terms
took keen hold, mid-division, tracked leaders 3 out (usual 4 out), outpaced before last, soon weakened
with leaders to after 1st, in touch, lost place 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
Lady Ra's supporters will be hoping for a good run from Scorpions Sting in the first division as the mare beat that one here at the start of the month. SLEEP IN FIRST got going too late behind Ash Park, who also runs earlier on the card, at Cartmel last time. The top weight last won off an 11lb higher mark and could end his drought if racing closer to the pace today. Cupid's Quest has been getting closer around here and will be hard to keep out of the frame and four-times course winner Morning Time could be a factor but the others all appear to have some improving to do.
Sleep In First (FR) 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, lost place and behind from 4th, lost touch before 3 out, rallied before last, ridden and stayed on well flat, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Ash Park (11-6) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Cupid's Quest (IRE) 18-1 (10-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders, led after 2 out, headed last, no extra close home, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Desert Island Dusk (11-5) at Hexham 2m (3) gd in Jun.
My Escapade (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders to 4th, soon behind, stayed on under presure from last, never on terms, 8th of 15, 15 3/4l behind Nicki's Nipper (10-8) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Towerburn (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) In touch, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before last, at Kelso 2m 2f mdn (5) gs in Mar.
Golden Bird (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) In rear, effort before 8th, struggling 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Warwick 3m 1f hcp (4) gd in May.
Lady Ra (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, headway 2 out (usual 3 out), soon tracked leaders, led before last, edged left flat, kept on, won at Hexham 2m (5) gd in Jun beating Scorpions Sting (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Strategic Island (IRE) 100-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, pulled up before last, at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
Miss Mackie (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, 11th of 18, 24 3/4l behind Abyaat (11-12) at Perth 2m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Morning Time (IRE) 22-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, went 3rd from 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Desert Island Dusk (11-0) at Hexham 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Spread Boy (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 2 out, soon chasing leaders, hit last, kept on well, 3rd of 7, 8 1/4l behind Blue Ridge Lane (11-12) at Perth 2m hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Kashstaree 16-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden after 4 out, soon behind, pulled up, at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Mar.
