prominent, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
always towards rear
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon chased leaders, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on and no extra close home
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon headway to chase leaders, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon every chance, led entering final furlong, kept on well
slowly into stride, always behind
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon led, until headed entering final furlong, weakened inside
tracked leaders, headway and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Fremen has been finding one too good but can come good today at the main expense of Imperial Echo, Daaweitza and Stonehaugh. Dandy Nicholl's seven-year-old has run with great credit on his last two outings having been dropped back to this seven furlong trip. He has a good draw today and now 7lbs below his highest winning mark, he should go close. Stonehaugh should be watched in the market for signs of support and with his favoured quick ground today, he looks sure to put up a bold show having won on his reappearance last season. Flying Bantam is three pounds out of the handicap but still has place claims at least, having advertised his well-being with a gritty win at Thirsk a fortnight ago. Daaweitza, Choysia and H Harrison all have solid claims given their consistency however of more interest for win purposes may be the well-handicapped Blue Tomato. An open contest, and Fremen gets the tentative vote.
Royal Dignitary (USA) 9-2jt-fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Stoic Leader (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Blue Tomato 80-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 16th of 18, 10l behind Pivotal's Princess (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcap (3) gf in Apr.
Imperial Echo (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Bustan (9-1) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-90 (3) frm in Apr.
Fremen (USA) 6-1 (9-2) In touch and keen hold, headway on inside over 1f out, kept on well, never troubled winner, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind His Master's Voice (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Mar.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, driven 4f out, held when hampered inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Sailor King (9-1) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) std.
King Harson 13-2 (9-3) In touch, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 13l behind Hiccups (9-0) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct.
Stonehaugh (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) In touch, weakened 2f out, 10th of 13, 9l behind Glenbuck (9-0) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Sept.
Fiefdom (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Hiccups (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Zennerman (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 13, 6l behind Rubenstar (8-8) at Lingfield 7f 3yo app hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Stellite 12-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 10l behind Stoic Leader (8-10) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Daaweitza 3-1fav (11-0) Held up towards rear, effort on outside 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Bold Diktator (11-2) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Choysia 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, raced alone far side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Observatory Star (8-5) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Oct.
H Harrison (IRE) 50-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Hiccups (9-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Flying Bantam (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Held up, headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr beating Kabis Amigos (8-13) by a nk, 11 ran.
