behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
made most to over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
tracked leader, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, smooth headway 2f out, switched right and led on bit over 1f out, soon clear, not extended
raced slow on far side, in touch to halfway, soon ridden and weakened
dwelt, soon chased leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
chased leaders, effort 2f out, no impression final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, soon eased
Nonrunner
Kings College Boy is given one more chance to gain an overdue success, Elkhorn and Ptarmigan Ridge look the main rivals. Richard Fahey's charge is proving very frustraing to follow but remains on a very decent mark. He was very unlucky in running at Carlisle last month when hampered at a vital stage. The handicapper unfairly put him up two pounds for that run but he wasn't beaten far next time either. Back on a mark of 64, if everything drops right he should go close. Elkhorn and Ptarmigan ridge met at Hamilton last time out with the former coming out on top. At the weights today it should be very close between them, but on a line through the runner up Kings College Boy may beat them both. Stoic Leader and Balikiref are two others in with each-way claims but with our fingers are crossed for a trouble free run Kings College Boy gets the vote.
Yorkshire Blue 7-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 18l behind Game Lad (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jun.
Elkhorn 4-1jt-fav (9-3) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun beating Compton Classic (8-0) by 1l, 8 ran.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 16, 2l behind Bold Marc (9-4) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
High Reach 10-1 (9-7) Led stands' side group, headed entering final furlong, weakened, 9th of 14, 18l behind Prospect Court (8-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Steel Blue 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 11, 14l behind Glasshoughton (8-9) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-90 (3) hvy.
River Thames 9-2 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Katie Boo (9-0) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Regal Royale 10-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Quality Street (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders stands' side, led that group entering final furlong, no chance with far side, 4th of 14, 10l behind Prospect Court (8-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Kings College Boy 8-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden and outpaced halfway, late headway inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 3l behind Katie Boo (9-0) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Hit's Only Money (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 6th of 10, 5l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Seafield Towers 22-1 (10-8) Chased leaders far side group, weakened final furlong, 13th of 17, 8l behind The History Man (10-7) at Ayr 5f amt hcp (6) gd.
Balakiref 7-2 (9-6) In touch, shaken up and effort over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 9, 5l behind Paris Bell (8-13) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun.
Ptarmigan Ridge 4-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Melalchrist (9-6) at Hamilton 5f hcap (5) gd.
Welcome Approach 11-2 (8-9) Behind stand side, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Deserted Dane (9-3) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
