prominent until ridden 3 out, soon outpaced, kept on to go 4th towards finish
prominent until ridden 4 out, weakened 2 out, tailed off
held up in rear, steady headway on outer from 4 out to lead approaching 2 out, ridden clear, comfortable
held up, headway 3 out, ridden next, kept on one pace
close up, mistake 4 out, ridden to lead next, headed approaching next, weakened last
close up, ridden and weakened soon after 4 out, tailed off
towards rear, hit 2nd, ridden 3 out, never on terms
led, headed 5th, tracked leader, ridden and tracked leaders 3 out, rallied to chase easy winner next, plugged on
raced wide in touch, reminders after 4th, behind next, pulled up 3 out
towards rear, ridden 4th, behind next, pulled up 3 out
NonRunner
GUNNER LINDLEY hasn't scored over timber in 20 attempts but recent efforts behind the likes of Endeavor and Nicki's Nipper at Sedgefield and Carlise respectively read well in the context of this contest. Moreover, he's also delivered two solid efforts on the Flat recently, notably when hunting up subsequent scorer Henry Smith, and this is a sound opportunity for him to capture that elusive first success over timber under Sam Coltherd who takes off what could be a decisive 6lb. Scorpions Sting has entered the runner-up spot the last twice and his yard are enjoying a good campaign and it'll be interesting to see how he compares to stablemate Civil Unrest in the market as the latter continues his search for form after a year's absence. Thankyou Very Much, Marcus Antonius and Mrs Grass could all contend in an open race.
Scorpions Sting (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Prominent, driven and one pace before last, soon ridden, stayed on to press winner flat, always held, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mrs Grass (10-4) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Ardview Boy (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Led, headed after 4 out, ridden 3 out, no extra before next, 10th of 19, 29 1/4l behind Shake The Bucket (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Marcus Antonius 7-2 (11-12) In touch, mistake 2nd, fell 4th, at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gf in May.
Steady Major (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden at 6th, no impression, never a factor, 9th of 14, 36 1/4l behind Silverpockets (11-1) at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Thankyou Very Much 6-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Henry Smith (9-5) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Young Palm (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 7th, under pressure from 4 out, soon no impression, not fluent 2 out, no extra, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Wildcatted (10-11) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Green Zone (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Behind from 3rd, no danger after, tailed off before last, 6th of 12, 36l behind Mrs Grass (10-4) at Hexham 2m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Gunner Lindley (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Henry Smith (9-5) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Murtys Delight (IRE) 80-1 (10-12) Close up, ridden when hit 11th, soon lost place, pulled up 3 out, at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Mrs Grass 8-1 (10-4) Mid-division, in touch on outside 3rd, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well under pressure flat (2 flights omitted), won at Hexham 2m hcp (5) gs in Jun beating Scorpions Sting (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Civil Unrest (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Led, headed 8th, pushed along next, soon lost place, last of 9, dist behind Trust Thomas (11-9) at Hexham 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
