held up in touch, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, caught post
chased leader, effort and every chance 2f out, weakened final 100 yards
chased leaders, led over 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, headed close home, soon weakened to 3rd
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, stayed on again towards finish
steadied start, held up in rear, gradually switched outside and headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led post
towards rear on outside, headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
led, 3 lengths clear halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
steadied start always in rear
Nonrunner
Ask Jenny was disappointing at Haydock a few days ago whilst Mazzola runs in the cheekpieces again after an improved try at Chepstow but our preference in this race is for PINBALL who remains well treated after a narrow victory when last seen. Although only a narrow winner last time out at Beverley, the selection has every chance of following up in a field which lacks recent form. This was a much improved effort and she carries a favourable weight again today. Matterofact has claims based upon a recent good run over course and distance and she has won here before. Mazzola showed a liking for the cheekpieces and with assistance again may put up a challenge. Boy The Bell may play a part in the finish off what looks to be a fair weight. Ask Jenny showed little of the ability that has seen her win already this year at Catterick. If returning to a run of that nature then she could be a contender. However we go with Pinball to continue winning ways.
Volito 7-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, pushed along halfway, not clear run run on rail from over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to 3rd near finish, never enough room to mount a challenge, 3rd of 8, 1l behind You'relikemefrank (8-9) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Lithaam (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 6l behind Brandywell Boy (8-1) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Matterofact (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Always prominent, not much room 2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on, not able to trouble winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Ocean Blaze (9-3) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) fm in Jun.
The Name Is Frank 14-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Bermondsey Bob (9-1) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Ask Jenny (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Hampered start, held up in last, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, last of 5, 7l behind Angelo Poliziano (9-11) at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Mazzola 7-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to go 4th near finish, 4th of 11, 4l behind The Jailer (8-8) at Chepstow 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Spic 'n Span 5-1 (9-2) Stumbled slightly start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 10l behind Ocean Blaze (9-3) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) fm in Jun.
Pinball (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Always prominent, led well over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, all out, won at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun beating Foreign Rhythm (9-1) by hd, 13 ran.
Edith's Boy (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 4l behind Grudge (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Boy The Bell 15-2 (8-8) Slowly away, raced alone on stands side rail, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 9, 9l behind Melody In The Mist (9-7) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
