tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
in touch, smooth headway over 2f out, soon led, ran on well to go clear final furlong
held up in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace
held up mid-division, ridden over 4f out, tailed off final 2f
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The 11-year-old Silvertown has been in the form of his life of late and will undoubtedly make a bold bid to make all the running again but Len Lungo's gelding may only succeed in setting up the race for Greenwich Meantime, who gets the vote with Lets Roll rated the best of the remainder. The selection has been an improved performer since joining Richard Fahey and was most unlucky in the Chester Cup last time when bidding for a third successive victory for his current connections. The shorter trip today should not inconvenience the six-year-old who gets the vote to resume winning ways. Mark Johnston's Quizzene is well handicapped on the pick of his form but has become frustrating, while Merrymaker has proven to be difficult to win with. Kames Park has more to do off a 5lb higher mark than when scoring at Musselburgh last time and of more interest may be Lets Roll, who has been running consistently well of late. Greenwich Meantime has an obvious chance on this season's evidence though and he gets the vote.
Lets Roll 11-4 (8-13) Close up, joined winner halfway, outpaced over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Signatory (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in May.
Castle Howard (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Held up 4th, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, stayed on, not trouble winner from 1f out, 2nd of 6, 3l behind Solent (8-13) at Newbury 1m 4f hcap (2) sft in May.
Kames Park (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Held up, not clear run until ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to lead close home, won at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating McEldowney (9-2) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Greenwich Meantime 11-2 (7-13) Towards rear, raced wide, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Admiral (8-1) at Chester 2m 3f hcap (2) gf in May.
Most Definitely (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) In touch, steady headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, not quicken, 5th of 8, 3l behind Silvertown (8-10) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Silvertown 9-2 (8-10) Made all, ridden 2f out, stayed on gamely, won at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Ski Jump (8-6) by a nk, 8 ran.
Given A Choice (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Soon tracking leader, ridden over 4f out, weakened well over 2f out, 8th of 11, 34l behind Soulacroix (10-6) at York 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (3) gf.
Charlotte Vale 7-2jt-fav (9-2) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden, edged left over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Zarova (8-2) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Merrymaker 9-2 (9-7) Held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, never near to challenge, 6th of 7, 7l behind Hezaam (8-3) at Ripon 1m 4f hcap (5) gf.
Rocket Force (USA) 9-2 (8-11) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Nordwind (9-6) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Quizzene (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leader after 2f, pressed leader over 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 7th of 16, 6l behind Salute (8-13) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
