in rear and outpaced, kept on final furlong, no impression
chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, clear over 1f out, kept on well
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on
led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, chased winner over 1f out, kept on and no impression
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
General Alexander sets the standard with a mark of 78 but has returned a losing favourite the last twice. Silver Streak has failed to figure in handicaps recently so the vote goes to the less-exposed THANKYOU STARS. She was runner-up at Doncaster a fortnight ago on her debut and Karl Burke’s filly may well improve enough to land this. The remainder with experience make no appeal but the newcomer Line Sport is the first foal of a Group 3 winning sprinter and worth a second glance.
Big Time Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Top of The Bank (9-2) at Thirsk 6f mdn stks (6) gd in Apr.
General Alexander (IRE) 8-15fav (9-3) Soon led, ridden 2f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Oh James (9-3) at Thirsk 6f mdn stks (5) sft in Apr.
Line Sport (IRE) Exceed And Excel colt out of Majestic Dubawi.
Noah Amor (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Led and hung right, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, 7th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Sanaadh (9-5) at Thirsk 5f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Silver Streak (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 6th of 7, 8 1/2l behind Galesburg (9-4) at Beverley 7f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Fool's Dream 40-1 (8-9) Held up, never a factor, 8th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Top of The Bank (9-2) at Thirsk 6f mdn stks (6) gd in Apr.
Kyllini 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 9l behind Cersei (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn fll stks (5) sft in Apr.
Thankyou Stars 6-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 17, nk behind Time Check (9-10) at Doncaster 6f mdn fll stks (5) gs in Apr.