prominent, led over 3f out, was driven over 1f out and kept on gamely final furlong
prominent, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
close up, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, led after 3f out, was ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, pushed long over 5f out, some late headway, but reached challenging position
in touch, pushed along over 5f out, ridden along 3f out and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
mid-division, effort over 3f out no impression
held up, ridden along and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, headway over 6f out, stayed on final furlong but never reached challenging position
headed after 3f, and remained in touch, was pushed along over 4f out, soon beaten
towards rear, was never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 4f out, was ridden and once pace final 2f
behind, pushed along over 6f out, was never dangerous
mid-division and fell after 6f
always rear division
Kristiansand, Singhalongtasveer, and York Cliff are the three to consider here with Kristiansand looking the best treated and taken to come out on top. York Cliff is a limited performer but is admirably consistent, and has proved a bargain buy for his connections. Mark Brisbourne's horse won well at Ayr last time where there was give underfoot, but may struggle to confirm superiority over Kristiansand, who was beaten two and a half lengths, but re-opposes on five pounds better terms. A winner at Cartmel in August, Kristiansand was having his first run on the Flat this year, and will appreciate the give underfoot. Singhalongtasveer was also returning to the level after a winter campaign over jumps, where he was also a winner, when scoring in an apprentice contest at Musselburgh. Normally, winners of apprentice races are not penalised, but Singhalongtasveer finds himself racing off a five ppound higher mark which may prove prohibitive. Kristiansand may lead them home.
Gallileo Figaro (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Keen, in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, 5th of 7, 15l behind Salute (9-8) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
York Cliff 10-1 (8-11) Held up mid division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Ayr 1m 7f hcap (6) gs in May beating Kristiansand (8-6) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Bulberry Hill 7-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Victory Quest (9-10) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Feb.
Singhalongtasveer 7-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Musselburgh 2m app hcp (6) gf in May beating Mystified (9-1) by 5l, 9 ran.
Woodford Consult 28-1 (9-2) Mid-division, reminders and struggling from over 6f out, 6th of 16, 24l behind Desert Storm (10-0) at Nottingham 2m hcp 0-65 (6) hvy in Oct.
Kristiansand 10-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 5f out, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind York Cliff (8-11) at Ayr 1m 7f hcap (6) gs in May.
Theflyingscottie 11-2 (8-8) Towards rear, headway 6f out, chased winner 2f out, no chance from over 1f out, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Gaelic Roulette (8-8) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-50 (6) pol in May.
Silent Street 33-1 (8-4) In rear, hung right over 4f out, switched right well over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 6l behind Fenners (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcap (6) gf in May.
