in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
missed break, towards rear, never dangerous
led, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, mid-division, weakened over 1f out
close up, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway over 1f out, not much room and switched left inside final furlong, ran on to lead post
close up, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
dwelt, towards rear, some late headway
mid-division, pushed along halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out
dwelt, chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed post
Bluebok can continue to pay his way if attending this engagement although Salviati and Trick Cyclist are sure to be popular. Milton Bradley's record with sprinters speaks for himself and with a low draw ensuing, he could be very difficult to peg back. His stable companion Salviati has box one but he does have the tendency to miss the kick and for this reason, we side with his stablemate who has no such worries. Hold-up performer Bond Boy would have a chance on his better form. He is almost a stone down from his rating this time last year but he finds getting his head infront a difficult assignment. Trick Cyclist has been well placed since joining Mick Easterby from Andrew Balding. Fast ground looks to be the key to his significant improvement although the draw of eleven could have been kinder. Strensall finished just behind him on their most recent start and there doesn't appear to be too many reasons as to why he should be reversing form here. Playful Dane, a winner at Newcastle over six furlongs, is dropped in trip but more importantly, upped in class. Brigadore rates as best of the rest. Bluebok secures our selection.
Bond Boy 20-1 (8-12) Raced keenly in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace when not much room inside final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 5l behind Spirit of France (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) gf.
Salviati (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon prominent, ridden 2f out to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Desert Lord (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp (3) gf.
Playful Dane (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Dwelt, behind, switched right after 2f, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Whinhill House (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp (3) gf.
Bluebok 4-1fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Foley Millennium (9-6) at Warwick 5f hcp (4) gf.
Raccoon (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 7l behind Whinhill House (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp (3) gf.
Jadan (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division, effort 2f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 6l behind Desert Lord (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp (3) gf.
Strensall 14-1 (9-0) Awkward leaving stalls, behind, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind One Way Ticket (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gf.
True Magic 20-1 (8-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 9l behind Desert Lord (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp (3) gf.
Brigadore 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Trick Cyclist (8-12) at Carlisle 5f hcp (5) gf.
Trick Cyclist 7-2 (8-10) Dwelt, held up and behind, switched right and headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind One Way Ticket (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gf.
Mutayam 25-1 (8-8) In touch centre, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 15th of 16, 10l behind Seafield Towers (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcp (6) gf.
