prominent, weakened over 1f out
left start, tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, one pace
behind soon driven along, never dangerous
tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, one pace
led, headed entering final furlong, kept on
held up, headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, pushed out
slowly into stride, mid division, weakened over 2f out
went right start, mid division, headway well over 1f out, stayed on
reared start, held up, never dangerous
chased leaders on outer, weakened final furlong
hampered start, in rear pushed along, weakened over 2f out
Everything, Leonid Glow and Rio Sands catch the eye here with Rio Sands taken to continue his consistent form and take this contest. Leonid Glow is progressive and overcame trouble at the start to get up close home in a similar contest at Warwick. He is probably better than the bare form, but a six pound penalty may be prohibitive, as his previous form has failed to stand up. Everything scored in emphatic style at Ripon on Wednesday, though that looked a weak affair. He too shoulders a six pound penalty, and is held on previous running by Rio Sands. The selection has been an improved performer this year, and after a fast ground success over the minimum trip at Musselburgh where the second has since won, he was outpaced by the useful Great Charm at Ripon. The winner has subsequently run a good second this week and the form looks good. Rio Sands is the one we side with here.
Connor's Choice 25-1 (9-7) Made most, ridden and wandered over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 14, 7l behind Blue Sky Basin (9-7) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Rio Sands 11-2 (8-8) With leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Great Charm (9-2) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft.
Everything 7-2 (8-9) Towards rear and outpaced, ridden and carried right 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well to lead last 100 yards, won at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd beating Great Knight (9-3) by 4l, 10 ran.
Leonid Glow 11-4fav (9-6) Hampered start, held up, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out, won at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (6) gf beating Pretty Bonnie (8-1) by a nk, 13 ran.
Gainshare 18-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 16, 13l behind Harbour Blues (9-0) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Koraleva Tectona (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, eased well inside final furlong, 7th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Burnbrake (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Warners Bay (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Always behind, 8th of 9, 8l behind Valhillen (8-9) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Nov.
Splash The Cash 4-1 (8-1) Held up, ridden and headway well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on leading pair, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind We're Delighted (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Red Skipper (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) Led, hard pressed from over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Paint Stripper (7-13) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Nov.
Tanley 16-1 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 8l behind Presto Levanter (9-2) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Planet Queen 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Moonage Daydream (8-8) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
