never better than mid-division
reared at start, took no part
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, soon chased along, never dangerous
towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never near to challenge
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always behind
prominent for 3f
always in rear division
refused to race, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
towards rear, pushed along halfway, stayed on towards finish, never near to challenge
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, soon driven along, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, driven along halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Nonrunner
With the stable coming right back into form Ed McMahon's Smirfy's Night edges the decision here, Sir Sandrovitch and Abelard are two that could give him a fight. The selection , like the stable, has been a bit in the doldrums this season but put in a terrific effort last time when chasing home Count Cougar at Wolverhampton. His turf form of last season also bears close inspection and he must go close off his current mark. Sir Sandrovitch has been running much better than his form figures suggest and this does represent a drop in class, he should be competing for some place money at least. Stable companion Abelard has put in some good efforts recently over the six furlong trip but is possibly better over the minimum. His jockey claims a valuable three pounds here and it could enable the four-year-old to reach the frame. Lingfield winner Kalista's Pride is still on a handy mark and looks the pick of the others, but in a wide open affair preference is for Smirfy's Night.
Sweetest Revenge (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, led 1f out, kept on well, pushed out, won at Bath 5f app hcp (6) gf beating Flying Dancer (9-1) by a hd, 18 ran.
Kallista's Pride 4-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Devon Flame (11-7) at Salisbury 6f amt hcp (5) frm.
Tuscan Flyer 28-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 6l behind Noble Mount (9-3) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Sir Sandrovitch (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Outpaced behind, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 7l behind One Way Ticket (9-6) at Ripon 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Betty's Pride 12-1 (8-8) Slowly away, always behind, 14th of 17, 8l behind Bluebok (9-8) at Haydock 5f hcp (5) gf.
Selkirk Storm (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 16l behind Piccolo Prince (9-3) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Abelard (IRE) (9-2) Behind far side, ridden over 2f out and no impression, 11th of 16, 5l behind Victoria Peek (9-3) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Feast of Romance 20-1 (9-6) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 16, 6l behind Noble Mount (9-3) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Amanda's Lad (IRE) 11-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden when not clear run over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, shd behind Law Maker (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Hello Roberto 66-1 (8-13) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 8l behind Law Maker (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Queen of Night 14-1 (8-5) Switched right to race stands' side, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 6l behind Strensall (9-6) at Thirsk 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Flying Tackle 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 1f out, kept on, 4th of 18, 1/2l behind Sweetest Revenge (9-0) at Bath 5f app hcp (6) gf.
Smirfys Night 9-1 (8-13) Led 1f, stayed prominent, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Count Cougar (10-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Indian Bazaar (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened, 9th of 18, 4l behind Sweetest Revenge (9-0) at Bath 5f app hcp (6) gf.
Fairgame Man 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2l behind Pulse (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Saintly Place 18-1 (9-6) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 19, 7l behind Only If I Laugh (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Fox Covert (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 17, 6l behind Ballybunion (9-0) at Carlisle 5f stk (7) gf in May.
Larky's Lob 7-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway but never able to challenge, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Noble Mount (9-3) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Yorke's Folly (USA) 50-1 (8-11) Dwelt, towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Gimasha (8-9) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gd.
Instinct 33-1 (9-10) Raced stands' side, slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 14th of 17, 10l behind Coranglais (9-11) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
