with leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders until ridden over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
reared start, behind effort halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and head way well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
always towards rear
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, no impression
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
River Club would not have to improve greatly to land this ordinary contest and he is narrowly preferred over Karmest, Cheery Cat and Exit Strategy. The last named posted an improved effort when dropped in trip last time and looks worth another try over sprint distances. William Haggas has a good record with similar types and, as there is no real strength in depth to the race, a bold bid cannot be ruled out. Cheery Cat won on soft ground at Pontefract on his penultimate start and was then far from disgraced when finishing third in a stronger race at Newcastle 10 days ago. The stamina demands of this course will suit the top weight and he may be good value for at least a place. Karmest also coped well with cut in the ground when winning a fillies handicap at Warwick last month. This is a tougher ask but, as she is obviously in good heart, she has to make the shortlist. However, River Club shaped as if a sixth furlong would be ideal for him last time out and, with his yard flying just now, this son of Kyllachy appeals as a reasonable betting option in a wide open contest.
Cheery Cat (USA) 4-1jt-fav (8-4) Held up in rear, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 14l behind Apache Dawn (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Beat The Bully 25-1 (8-11) Led on rails, hard ridden final furlong, narrowly headed approaching final furlong, rallied to regain 2nd final stride, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Napoletano (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
River Club 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, one pace close home, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Inspainagain (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Karmest 8-1 (8-8) With leader, led halfway, driven and hung right final furlong, won at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (6) sft in Jun beating Swift Princess (8-10) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Exit Strategy (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Prominent, led over 3f out, soon hard ridden and hung right, headed over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 17, 6l behind Prince of Charm (9-2) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Baybshambles (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead post, won at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Jun beating Moonlight Applause (8-7) by a shd, 10 ran.
Miss Taboo (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Silca Elegance (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn stk (5) sft in Jun.
Soviet Sound (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-9) Chased leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Mujart (8-9) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jun.
