tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led 1f out, kept on under pressure
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, no extra
always behind, tailed off over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
SO IT'S WAR (NAP) comes here with a penalty for a hard-fought victory at Beverley on Saturday and though this looks tougher he's a progressive type who can go in again. Rocket Ronnie last won in 2013 but that didn't prevent him being well supported at Wolverhampton last time though he found 7f too sharp. Nelson's Bay has really found his form having scored on soft ground at Musselburgh before completing a double there on fast going in slightly better grade. He's only 4lb higher and with regular pilot Emma Sayer again in the saddle he has to be respected. Home Flyer was making his handicap debut when staying on strongly over 7f at Thirsk and if handling the quicker going should get into contention.
Tornesel 9-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 9, 12l behind Dubai Star (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Rocket Ronnie (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, keeping on same pace and no impression when not clearest of runs inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3l behind My Son Max (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) in Mar.
So It's War (FR) 3-1 (8-13) Dwelt soon tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, led post, won at Beverley 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Red Charmer (9-2) by ns, 10 ran.
Nelson's Bay 5-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Atlantic Affair (9-4) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Home Flyer (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Mercers Row (8-13) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Broctune Papa Gio 7-1 (9-9) Held up in last pair, ridden and struggling 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 7, 21l behind The Osteopath (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f clm stks (6) gs.
Mystical Moment 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 11th of 13, 30l behind Galilee Chapel (8-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Apr.
Whispered Times (USA) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, one pace final 100 yards, 5th of 7, 7l behind Risk 'n' Reward (9-5) at Redcar 6f clm stks (6) gf in Apr.
Cabal 9-1 (8-7) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind True Pleasure (9-13) at Beverley 1m fll hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.