pressed leader, still close up when ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
outpaced in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
prominent, ridden to press leader 2f out, close up entering final furlong, no extra close home
slightly awkward start, soon recovered into mid-division, ridden 2f out, in touch entering final furlong, one pace
mid-division, headway travelling strongly over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on strongly
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
slightly slow to stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in rear, switched right and ridden over 2f out, no impression
mid-division, smooth headway travelling strongly over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, slightly short of room when ridden over 2f out, drifted left and weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, not much room 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on final furlong
led narrowly, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on
mid-division, outpaced and dropped towards rear 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, close up over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Always hugely competitive, featuring the usual selection of unexposed sorts who may prove Group level in time, such as Skyrunner and Dark Shift - four wins and two places between them on all starts. This will show how talented they are with the latter preferred of the pair. SHOWALONG concedes weight to both but still gets the nod. Well regarded by his yard, he controlled his race well last time and the winning distance arguably didn't reflect his dominance. He's up 7lb but should be better suited to this track than Chester and give us a run for our money. Interesting Irish raider, Aikido, is respected along with the consistent Jadwal and nicely-treated Blind Beggar.
Aikido (IRE) 5-2 (9-10) Disputed lead, took keen hold, led 2 1/2f out, pushed along and awkward head carriage from 2f out, stayed on well under hands and heels final furlong, won at Dundalk 6f pol in Apr beating Forest Of Dreams (9-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Internationaldream (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Restless in stalls and started slowly, lost all chance and always in rear, 7th of 8, 13 3/4l behind Winter Power (9-2) at York 5f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Uncle Jumbo 13-2 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, edged left and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Imperial Yellow (8-13) at Leicester 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Ben Macdui (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, plugged on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5 1/4l behind Dragon Symbol (9-9) at Hamilton 5f stks (2) gf in May.
Showalong 13-8fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, shaken up 2f out, switched right over 1f out, led final 110 yards, kept on well, won at Chester 5f hcp (2) gs in May beating First Company (9-7) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Bickerstaffe 6-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Jumby (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
First Folio 8-1 (9-0) In rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Jumby (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Skyrunner (IRE) 3-10fav (9-9) Made all, travelled strongly 2f out, clear when ridden 1f out, ran on strongly, easily, won at Pontefract 5f stks (5) sft in May beating Blazing Son (9-2) by 7l, 4 ran.
Dark Shift 4-7fav (9-7) Midfield in near side group, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Nottingham 6f stks (5) sft in May beating Adaay To Remember (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Seven Brothers (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway halfway, not clear run over 1f out, eased, 11th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Jumby (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Jadwal 18-1 (8-4) Overall leader, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Jumby (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Barney's Bay 14-1 (8-10) Close up, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Jumby (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Blind Beggar (IRE) 8-15fav (9-5) Made all, clear approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Catterick 6f mdn stks (5) hvy in May beating Touchwood (9-5) by 9l, 7 ran.
Ey Up It's Maggie 11-4jfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, clear and edged left inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Carlisle 5f hcp fll (4) gs in May beating Yukon Mission (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Blackrod 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway far rail over 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Mo Celita (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gs in May.
Fighter Pilot (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Towards rear, driven and effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 8l behind Bedford Flyer (9-2) at York 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
General Sago (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Royal Musketeer (9-4) at Ripon 6f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
