held up behind, effort over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
led and raced keen, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Another wide open contest rounds off the card and many would have chances on there best form but the principals look to be Balwearie , York Cliff and Ego Trip, and the narrow vote is given to the last named. The selection is well weighted on his best form will appreciate the step up in trip and in a small field he looks the value bet in an open affair. Balwearie rates the main danger on his latest fifth behind Zarova but that form has since been let down and he looks vulnerable on that basis.York Cliff is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is best off a strong pace and as that does not look likely he looks worth taking on. Copplestone ran well after a long absence last time and if he does not bounce he will not be far away but that is a big if. Of the remainder Duroob is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but for the winner we are happy to return to Ego Trip to small stakes.
Halland 20-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, well behind Ti Adora (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Duroob 4-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 29l behind Sharp N Frosty (8-8) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bramantino (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Always behind, 14th of 15, 28l behind Balwearie (8-5) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in May.
Andre Chenier (IRE) 11-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 14l behind Sualda (9-2) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Balwearie (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Zarova (8-2) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ego Trip 15-2 (8-12) Led for 9f, soon beaten, 12th of 15, 25l behind Sovietta (8-8) at Leicester 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in May.
York Cliff 11-1 (9-11) Mid-division, lost place 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headway and switched right inside final furlong, ran on well, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Lake Wakatipu (9-4) at Chester 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Copplestone (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3l behind High Frequency (7-11) at Musselburgh 2m app hcp (6) gd in May.