always prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
broke well, soon held up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, brought field towards stands side over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right over 1f out, driven out
chased winner, raced keenly, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, raced keenly, slightly bumped over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, bumped slightly over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd well inside final furlong
missed break, held up, pushed along and effort 3f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
Old-timer The Tatling is likely to give it another bold shot but he may struggle to pick up the speedball that is MANGO MUSIC. Mick Quinn's mare could never land a blow last time at Pontefract from a wide draw but she is better judged on her good win at Haydock earlier in June. Admittedly that was only a small field, but her previous second to Doric Lady has since been franked, so her form stands up well. She has a fine record at this time of year (6 of 7 wins between May and September) and she could be able to dominate this field. Gift Horse could be a rival for the lead; the former Dandy Nicholls-trained runner is now with David Evans but his record is one of unfulfilled potential and he cannot be relied on despite this trip being his optimum. The Tatling hasn't won since February but has run well in 10 of his 12 starts since, any support for Mick Quinn's other runner Whiskey Junction with Seb Sanders booked would look interesting, whilst Kyllachy Storm has three course wins to his name and Darryll Holland (2 wins from 5 runs for the yard this year) looks an interesting jockey booking. Bateleur is consistent and will run well if granted the strong tempo that suits him best, Forest Dane is now 11lb lower than his last winning mark but that was back in April 2007, whilst course and distance winner Blushing Maid is tumbling down the weights. A very open race, but assuming she doesn't play up before the start as she has in the past, preference is for the front-runner Mango Music.
The Tatling (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up, headway halfway, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Red Rosanna (8-8) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Gift Horse 17-2 (9-2) Led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 9l behind Desert Dreamer (8-8) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Whiskey Junction 25-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind Peak District (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Kyllachy Storm 5-1 (9-7) Squeezed out soon after start, held up, stayed centre in straight, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 8l behind C'mon You Irons (9-6) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Bateleur 13-2 (9-1) Held up, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Hillside Lad (8-11) at Salisbury 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Forest Dane 15-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 6l behind Misaro (9-0) at Salisbury 5f (4) gd in Jun.
Blushing Maid 6-1 (9-6) 6th of 9, 9l behind Sweet Gale (10-0) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Mango Music 4-1fav (9-9) With leader, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 7th of 8, 12l behind Sioux Rising (9-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
