mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
towards rear and outpaced, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
prominent, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly
led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed and weakened
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon headway, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 1f out, faded inside final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Secret Look scored in soft ground at Windsor in April and remains 7lb higher despite a couple of subsequent defeats. First Excel reverted to his more usual modest efforts after winning at Southwell back in February so the vote goes to ROCOCOA. Ed Walker’s unexposed filly was sent off favourite over 7f at Catterick last time having gone close over today’s trip before that. She faded in the closing stages on that occasion and is worth another chance back over today’s trip. Atrayu has been placed over 7f on the all-weather of late and Desert River was runner-up over 6f at Chelmsford at the end of last year.
Secret Look 7-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Gilmer (8-12) at Salisbury 6f hcp (6) gd in May.
Jebel Tara 16-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 10 3/4l behind Capolavoro (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in May.
Exotic Guest 10-1 (8-11) Steadied start, held up, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 6l behind Orion's Bow (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) gd in May.
Pryers Princess 25-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 14 1/2l behind Colourfilly (9-0) at Haydock 7f hcp fll (5) gs in May.
Comparative 12-1 (9-2) Keen with leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded, last of 14, 15 3/4l behind Eljaddaaf (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in May.
Ershaad (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Always behind, 15th of 17, 15 1/4l behind Mystic Miraaj (11-4) at York 7f hcp stks (4) gd in May.
First Excel 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 15, 4 3/4l behind Henryhudsonbridge (9-4) at Leicester 7f hcp (6) gf in May.
Rococoa (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Four Poets (9-0) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (6) gf in May.
Atrayu (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) With leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, led again well over 1f out, hard pressed, hung right inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, shd behind Moi Aussie (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in May.
Desert River (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Artsy (8-5) at Chelmsford City 6f (6) pol in Oct.
Piccardo 12-1 (9-3) Always behind, no chance when edged right final 2f, 10th of 11, 18 3/4l behind Born Innocent (8-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gf in May.
Hamish Mcgonagain 13-2 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, hampered over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 4 3/4l behind Show Palace (9-5) at Redcar 5f hcp (6) gf in May.
Comparinka 20-1 (9-3) Raced far side, chased leaders, under pressure halfway, kept on same pace approaching final furlong, 6th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Iceaxe (9-5) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Farang Jai Dee (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, effort on outside over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Castlerea Tess (8-5) at Redcar 7f stks (6) gf in May.
Dalalah 10-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat, 4th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Hab Reeh (9-0) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gs in May.
