tracked leader, left in lead paddock bend 10f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on, comfortable
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
pushed along to lead, tried to run out paddock bend 10f out and headed, tracked winner until ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide in touch, ridden when weakened 2f out
in touch, headway to go 3rd 3f out, kept on to chase clear winner inside final furlong, no threat
dwelt in touch, lost place over 6f out, soon pulled up
always in rear
slowly away held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, late headway entering final furlong, never nearer
keen close up, ridden to chase winner 3f out, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong
None of these are proven over the distance. KIRKMAN was well beaten at Southwell despite finishing runner-up last time and is better judged on his earlier second over 1m6f at Redcar. He's just preferred to Telegraphy, a close-up fourth over 1m4f here before disappointing at Lingfield. It's hard to make a case for any of the remainder though the likes of My Escapade and Pindora are less exposed than most and may improve for the longer trip.
Kirkman (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Led 1f, chased winner, outpaced 3f out, 2nd of 6, 18l behind Dino Mite (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Jun.
Telegraphy (USA) 3-1fav (9-7) In rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 8l behind Windshield (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Acquaint (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Keen tracked leaders, ridden when weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 19l behind Windshield (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
My Escapade (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Chased leaders in 4th, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 13l behind Wee Frankie (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) gs in May.
Kaizen Factor 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, under pressure when hampered over 3f out, soon lost place, eased well over 1f out, last of 5, 41l behind Kashmiri Sunset (9-7) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in May.
Bentons Lad 7-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 17l behind Blue Talisman (8-10) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Pindora (GER) 25-1 (8-10) Awkward leaving stalls, in rear, plugged on past beaten horses inside final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 10, 10l behind King Calypso (8-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
To Begin 28-1 (8-2) Chased leader, ridden and lost 2nd 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased over 1f out, 10th of 13, 48l behind Craggaknock (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Major Rowan 50-1 (9-0) Ridden briefly start, tracked leaders, took keen hold, lost place over 3f out, 4th of 8, 22l behind Rocket Ship (9-0) at Catterick 1m 4f mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Little Bruv 33-1 (7-11) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 14l behind Deauville Dancer (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
No Second Thoughts (IRE) 100-1 (7-11) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 17l behind Frederic Chopin (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
