chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent for 3f
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
mid-division and soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, always rear division
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
led, headed after 1f and remained in touch, ridden along halfway, weakened entering final furlong
mid-division, switched right over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
Withdrawn
Royal Composer looks a good bet to land this handicap; Colorus and Never Without Me rate the best of the others. The selection is a course and distance winner and he has plenty in his favour today as he arrives here in decent form after a solid effort at Ayr last time. He has a good draw this evening and he can make it count. Colorus ran well from a poor draw at Thirsk last time and the race has worked out well. He should be in the shake-up today. Never Without Me hinted at a return to form last time out but he hasn't won for nearly a year so he is not one to go overboard about. At a bigger price Viewforth is worth a look as he is a course and distance winner and he has a good draw, although recent evidence would suggest that his best days are now behind him. Royal Composer makes most appeal here and he looks the one to be on.
Colorus (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) In touch stand's side, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 18, 3 1/2l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Jun.
Darcy's Pride (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Led for 1f stands' side, remained prominent until weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 10l behind Ursus (8-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Royal Challenge 9-1 (8-8) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Maison Dieu (8-6) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Choisette 14-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 8l behind Kings College Boy (8-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Royal Composer (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Baybshambles (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf in May.
Commander Wish 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 9, hd behind Avoncreek (7-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcap (5) gd in May.
Morristown Music (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Dwelt and soon in touch far side, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 13th of 16, 13l behind Miss Daawe (8-3) at Thirsk 5f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Northern Chorus (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Always in rear far side, 11th of 18, 8l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Jun.
Roman Quintet (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Led after 1f, challenge inside final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Town House (9-4) at Leicester 5f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Dhahab (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 17, 20l behind Superduper (9-13) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Peopleton Brook 22-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 7l behind Kings College Boy (9-11) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Yorke's Folly (USA) 13-2 (8-4) Dwelt, always rear division, 11th of 15, 8l behind Metal Guru (9-6) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Viewforth 33-1 (8-10) Led in centre to halfway, weakened quickly 2f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 15, 30l behind Bold Argument (8-11) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Tumbleweed Di 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, soon chased along, headway 2f out, edged right, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Kings College Boy (9-11) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Never Without Me 9-1 (9-2) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, always held, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Wotashirtfull (9-11) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Woqoodd 12-1 (8-11) Always behind, never dangerous, 12th of 16, 10l behind Baybshambles (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf in May.
Law Maker 33-1 (8-13) Soon outpaced, behind final 3f, 8th of 9, 10l behind Blessed Place (8-9) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun.