mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
started slowly, always rear division
towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position
held up, effort when not clear run and hampered over 2f out, driven when switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
prominent, driven 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
started slowly and behind, ridden along over 2f out, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish
held up behind leaders, driven to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside, no extra close home
mid-division, effort over 2f out, never troubled leaders
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out, driven and headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
Gunner Fly, Five Wishes and Josephine Malines are the three for the shortlist in this competitive opener and the vote is given to Gunner Fly. The selection has not been seen out since December when he ran a sound race in defeat at Southwell. He is eased in grade here and providing he is fit enough to do himself justice then he should take plenty of beating. Five Wishes has the ability to win this but she has been a frustrating type to follow and she has yet to win a race in 14 attempts. Josephine Malines was well beaten last time and she may find this trip a little on the sharp side for her. Scotty's Future won this race last year but she has gone 12 months now without getting her head in front so she is hard to recommend with confidence. We are therefore happy to stick with Gunner Fly to lead them home.
Blue Empire (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden halfway, never nearer, 7th of 14, 15l behind Dancing Deano (9-3) at Southwell 7f clm (6) fbs in Jun.
Apres Ski (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Held up and pulled hard, rider lost irons over 4f out, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression, 13th of 14, 13l behind San Antonio (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jun.
Baylaw Star 28-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 7l behind Chin Wag (9-0) at Ayr 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Cabourg (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 14, 18l behind Elusive Warrior (9-4) at Southwell 7f sll hcp (6) fbs in Jun.
Convince (USA) 80-1 (9-2) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 15, 4l behind Bartercard (9-12) at Salisbury 7f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Jaassey 14-1 (9-7) Started slowly and behind, soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 8th of 20, 9l behind Lewis Lloyd (9-2) at Redcar 7f sll (6) gf in May.
Messiah Garvey 15-2 (8-13) Held up mid-division, kept on from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind San Antonio (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jun.
Moon Forest (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 17, 7l behind Rich Harvest (8-10) at Chepstow 7f sll (6) gf in Jun.
Penel (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Always rear division, 13th of 15, 14l behind Riley Boys (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Scotty's Future (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 6th of 17, 11l behind Coral Shores (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Five Wishes 9-2 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 13, 6l behind Claret And Amber (9-9) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gd in Jun.
Jellytot (USA) 50-1 (8-10) Mid-division, effort halfway, never reached challenging position, 7th of 13, 9l behind Kings College Boy (9-11) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Josephine Malines 8-1 (9-0) Took keen hold towards rear, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 12l behind Little Jimbob (9-8) at Carlisle 1m 1f clm (6) gf in Jun.
Gunner Fly (IRE) 10-3fav (9-3) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Ridgeway Jazz (8-2) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp (6) fbs in Dec.
