chased clear leader (winner), closed after 4 out, driven after 2 out, 3 lengths down last, no impression flat, lost 2nd post
made all, handed clear lead, not fluent 4 out, soon reduced lead, driven after 2 out, 3 lengths ahead last, stayed on gamely
held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, headway 9th, no impression, not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
towards rear, ridden in last after 7th, soon behind, plugged on from 3 out, no chance
held up in rear, not fluent 6th, headway into 3rd 3 out, closed last, stayed on flat, went 2nd post, no impression on winner
chased leaders but leader (winner) well clear, ridden after 4 out, stayed on same pace from next, no impression
chased leaders but leader (winner) well clear, ridden after 4 out, weakened next
mid-division, took keen hold, jumped right at times, closed after 7th, mistake and weakened 9th
Jester Jet is three from three since joining Tom Lacey but a further 12lb rise may bring her winning run to an end. Gold Chain does most of her winning at Perth but LETS GO DUTCHESS (NAP) enjoyed the long straight here last time when scoring over 2m4f. The extra half-mile won’t be a problem on that evidence and Kevin Bishop’s mare can defy an 8lb rise in the weights. Irish raider Lilywhite Gesture may be the pick of the remainder ahead of Cartmel winner River Icon and Midnight Walk.
Jester Jet 4-1 (11-5) In touch, headway 4 out, chased leader next, led before 2 out, drew clear last, comfortably, won at Perth 3m hcp (4) gd in May beating Johnny Go (10-11) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Land Of Vic 6-1 (12-0) Led until 1st, tracked leader, led again before 4 out, headed 3 out, no impression next, 5th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Deja Bougg (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Lets Go Dutchess 9-4fav (11-8) Held up towards rear, steady headway when not fluent 4 out, led 2 out, clear before last, stayed on, comfortably, won at Aintree 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May beating Black Tulip (11-8) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Gold Chain (IRE) 7-4fav (11-3) In touch, headway under pressure before 2 out, led after last, edged left, ran on, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May beating An Fear Ciuin (10-9) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
River Icon 5-2jfav (11-0) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders before 2 out, challenged last, led run-in, kept on well, won at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn (5) gs in May beating Dont Tell Val (11-0) by 6l, 14 ran.
Lilywhite Gesture (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Held up in touch in rear, closed 4 out, led before 2 out, driven and stayed on well flat, won at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in May beating Fille Des Champs (10-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Midnight Walk (IRE) 11-2 (12-5) Led, ridden and headed approaching last, held by winner flat but kept on well, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Too Many Diamonds (11-3) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in May.
Heaven Scent 5-1 (10-7) Led, jumped right throughout, reluctant and headed 6th, hung badly right on bend approaching next, soon weakened, last of 6, dist behind Viking Mistress (11-0) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jun.
