with leader stands side, ridden to lead stands side 2f out, headed by stands side group over 1f out, soon beaten
chased leader far side, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed far side group over 1f out, one pace
in touch far side group, ridden and outpaced halfway
towards stands side group, never dangerous
chased leaders far side group, led far side group over 1f out, stayed on well
in rear stands side group, headway well over 2f out, led stands side group over 1f out, one pace, no chance with far side group
led stands side group, ridden and headed by stands side group 2f out, soon weakened
in touch stands side group, one pace from 2f out
led far side group until ridden and headed by far side group over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear stands side group
slowly away, in rear and outpaced far side group, stayed on well approaching final furlong
chased leaders far side group, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
switched left start to race far side group towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression
held up in touch far side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
chased leaders far side group until not much room after 1f, soon lost place, ridden halfway, one pace and no impresson final furlong
chased leaders stands side group, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Sunderland Echo, Mulligans Gold and Dasheena are all of interest and we side with Sunderland Echo. Brian Ellison has had a desperate winter but Sunderland Echo will have put the spring in his step as he ran out an impressive winner of a Pontefract maiden. Tom Eaves is riding with a lot of confidence at the moment and the pair look sure to exploit the near side rail. Mulligans Gold is another who will race up with the pace. Backers do have to take a chance with the ground but if there is any overnight rain, that would certainly assist matters. Mulligan's Gold is another who will have plenty of use made of him. He looked to have strengthened up for a winter on his back so a follow-up to his Catterick victory cannot be ruled out. Dasheena has been ultra-consistent since joining Mark Polglaise. Fit from a spell on the all-weather, a bold bid can be anticipated. Northern Cross is still a maiden but is stepped up in trip. Mormeatmic seemed to appreciate the good-to-soft conditions at Catterick. Second placed, Toy Top has gone on to score since so the early morning moves are noted. Trombone Tom is blessed with plenty of early pace and could well make a bid over the far rail. Damika's sole victory came on the all-weather in Spain and more is needed on British debut. A tight knit handicap and if Sunderland Echo can handle the surface, he has to be a big player.
Sunderland Echo (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Pontefract 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Apr beating Briery Lane (9-6) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Mulligan's Gold (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr beating Angaric (8-13) by 2l, 12 ran.
Emily's Place (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, gaining near finish, 3rd of 16, nk behind Namid Reprobate (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Damika (IRE) (8-11) 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind La Quinteria (8-7) at Mijas 5f 2yo mdn std in Jun.
Northern Chorus (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Mormeatmic (8-6) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Dasheena 16-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Danetime Lord (8-6) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Trombone Tom 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 7l behind Danetime Lord (8-7) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Mormeatmic 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, kept on the lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr beating Toy Top (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
