Verdict

Rasaman, who has won 10 races, looks well handicapped though a high draw tempers enthusiasm as it does for Bond Fastrac, who powered home at Beverley last time. Close To The Edge is well named having landed stall one but in 27 starts he's never raced on ground with give. TOBY TYLER is probably high enough in the weights but he likes it here, loves soft going and is well enough drawn to gain the 10th victory of his career. His trainer has another chance with hat-trick seeking Nomoreblondes though she's best at the minimum trip but David O'Meara's Irish import Anderiego doesn't look badly treated and should be suited by the trip and conditions. The veteran Green Park has won a dozen races in his career and shows no sign of stopping so, with Neil Farley's claim a bonus, can get competitive from his low draw.

Formwatch

Close To The Edge (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Made all, soon clear, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, just held on, won at Newcastle 6f fll hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) fm in May beating Hezmah (9-7) by hd, 5 ran.

Bond Fastrac 5-1 (9-4) Behind, driven over 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Diman Waters (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.

Klynch 5-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway centre over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 2l behind Solar Spirit (8-11) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.

Caranbola 2-1fav (9-7) Made all, hard pressed inside final 2f, ridden and held on well final furlong, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Befortyfour (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.

Lucky Numbers (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Held up, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Solar Spirit (8-11) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.

Defence Council (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 14, 5l behind Orpsie Boy (9-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.

Jedward (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led early, in touch when hampered after 1f, lost place 3f out, soon struggling, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 22l behind Flameoftheforest (9-7) at Chester 7f Classified Claiming Stakes (0-80) (3yo+) (4) sft.

Toby Tyler 12-1 (9-0) Raced stands side, held up in rear, good headway when not clearest of runs and switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace of leading duo, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Fast Shot (9-3) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.

Hotham 50-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 12th of 18, 7l behind Italian Tom (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.

Little Jimmy Odsox (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 10l behind Polish World (9-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.

Anderiego (IRE) 7-4fav (9-2) Held up mid-division, headway 3f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Polish World (9-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.

Green Park (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, unable to reach leading duo, 3rd of 8, hd behind Solar Spirit (8-11) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.

Nomoreblondes 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, kept on gamely, just held on, won at Catterick 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May beating Bronze Beau (9-10) by nk, 11 ran.

Mandalay King (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Outpaced and always in rear, 12th of 16, 12l behind Lui Rei (9-7) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.

Ginger Ted (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, 9th of 14, 10l behind Cardinal (8-8) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.

Rasaman (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Bosun Breese (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (4) gs.

Last Sovereign 11-2 (9-11) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, led and edged right over 3f out, headed 2f out, lost place 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 15l behind Go Go Green (9-11) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (6) sft in May.

Go Go Green (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, soon switched left, in rear, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 10th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Bajan Tryst (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 105 (2) gs.

Kylladdie 10-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 13, 7l behind L'Ami Louis (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.

Saucy Brown (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon led, headed 4f out, chased leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 11l behind Solar Spirit (8-11) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.