mid-division, headway over 2f out, staying on towards finish
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, driven along halfway, never reached challenging position
prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, driven to lead 2f out, staying on until headed and no extra close home
never better than mid-division
led, headed over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
always in rear division
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon behind
prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
We will shortlist Stainley, Rebellious Spirit, Pleasing and Makai and stick with Rebellious Spirit. Flying Clarets came good last time but the juice in the going will test him today, and Stainley might improve past him from that race anyway. Rebellious Spirit is consistent and, with his best previous run having come over course and distance over similar conditions, must be considered. Bold Cross has shown enough in the way of promise to be considered, while Follow The Colours gets a similar mention. Diamond de Triano's best previous effort came on heavy, so he gets a maybe, while Pleasing got into the winning groove last time and has to be given some thought. First-time blinkers means that John Dunlop's second runner, Makai, cannot be discounted, while Star Jasmine is another to have shown enough to get some thought. Once again, it is an interesting and competitive affair, but for the selection we will stick with Rebellious Spirit.
Flying Clarets (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Took keen hold, steadied in mid-division, pushed along, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Formal Decree (8-8) by a nk, 10 ran.
Bold Cross (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Luckylover (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Cantabilly (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Held up, never on terms, 11th of 14, 8l behind Pleasing (8-9) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Reveur 33-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 5th of 6, 23l behind Galient (9-7) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Diamond de Triano (USA) 7-2 (8-12) In rear, headway over 1f out, stumbled inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 11, 7l behind Deira (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Henchman 8-1 (9-2) Held up, always in rear, 9th of 11, 19l behind Black Beauty (8-13) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Pleasing 20-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead last strides, won at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr beating Woolly Bully (8-13) by a shd, 14 ran.
Deep Sleep 12-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind Roman Quest (8-11) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Stainley (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) In touch, driven over 2f out, ridden, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Flying Clarets (8-5) at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Kolhapur (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never a factor, last of 13, 32l behind High Seasons (8-11) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Ocean Valentine 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f, 12th of 16, 11l behind Starlight Gazer (8-11) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs.
Freeze The Flame (GER) 40-1 (9-3) Mid-division until weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 13l behind Baskerville (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Star Jasmine 16-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 11l behind Abhisheka (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gf.
Dancing Flame 25-1 (8-4) Steadied start, held up, never a factor, 10th of 14, 10l behind Top Shot (8-13) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Hits Only Life (USA) 5-2fav (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, chased winner from over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Bauer (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Rebellious Spirit 7-1 (9-3) Held up, not much room over 2f out, once pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Capistrano (8-13) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Follow The Colours (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Raced wide in touch, chased leader 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Airbuss (9-1) at Epsom 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
