reluctant to load, prominent, led just before 1f out, soon in command, pushed along inside final 110 yards, pushed out, eased final strides, easily
prominent, closed on leader before halfway, chased leaders 2f out, every chance when short of room just before 1f out, soon ridden and dropped to fourth inside final furlong
always outpaced, tailed off before entering home straight, eased
midfield, chased leaders 2f out, still a lot to do 1f out, ridden inside final 110 yards, rallied to go second near finish, no chance with winner
midfield but in touch early, chased leaders from 2f out, outpaced when ridden 1f out, weakened quickly inside final 110 yards
midfield, chased leaders when ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, modest kept on for fifth near finish
Alexander James placed at Haydock recently and should be in the mix at this level though BURNING THE BAILS has a weight for age allowance in his favour. The latter has placed in novice company on a couple of occasions and will be sharper for last month’s return from a lay-off. Khathak, Unilateralism and Montelusa also have plenty to find on these terms with the selection while the remainder are even harder to recommend.
Alexander James (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Young Fire (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Khathak 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, soon well beaten, 8th of 9, 12 1/2l behind Box To Box (9-9) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Unilateralism (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened quickly, 7th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Crystal Casque (10-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Vikinvalleycracker 200-1 (10-2) Held up in midfield, ridden and outpaced over 5f out, soon tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Hidden Story (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f stks (5) pol in Jun.
Burning The Bails 10-3 (9-4) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Dora Milaje (9-2) at Thirsk 1m stks (5) gf in Jun.
Lukla 12-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden and weakened final furlong, last of 8, 5 1/4l behind Rwenearlytheredad (9-6) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Montelusa 20-1 (9-7) Midfield, raced alone on near rail, ridden and hung right 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Hard Solution (8-10) at Hamilton 5f hcp (6) gs in Jun.