led, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon behind
mid-division, driven, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, headed, rallied to regain lead post
prominent, effort when not much room over 1f out, no extra thereafter
took keen hold in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, regained lead close home, headed post
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, no extra final furlong
never better than mid-division
took keen hold, held up, effort when not much room over 1f out, never near to challenge
Brigadore is down to run on Monday, but if he takes part in this he will be a threat to all. However we will give the vote to Choysia, Namir and Soto could be the main rivals. Choysia almost took advantage of a dropping mark when chasing home a rejuvented Trojan Flight in a hot race at Thirsk last time out. The number six berth is a bit of a concern over this five furlong trip, but if getting a nice pitch early he should go close. Namir returned to winning ways on sofish ground last time out and if the rains come he will prove hard to beat. However the ground at the moment is perfect and it should suit Soto, who is starting to look very well treated and the yard have already sprung a few surprises in similar contests. Welcome Approach comes into the same category and should be watched closely in the betting, but Choysia has the best recent form and he gets he verdict.
Rare Breed 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, weakened quickly over 1f out, 11th of 12, 21l behind Dig Deep (9-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Namir (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Raced stand's side, made all, ridden 2f out, ran on, won at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating No Time (8-11) by 2l, 13 ran.
Choysia 9-1 (8-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on until headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Desert Opal 11-1 (8-2) Mid-division, headway on inside and slightly hampered 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, soon held, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Dig Deep (9-2) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Brigadore 3-1fav (9-12) In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 11, 4l behind Franksalot (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Soto 17-2 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 7l behind Trojan Flight (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Henry Hall (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Colorus (8-12) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Mulligan's Gold (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Towards rear, effort halfway, no impression, 10th of 15, 8l behind La Matanza (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Sept.
Welcome Approach 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Misaro (9-2) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
The Fisio 11-1 (9-1) Towards rear, pushed along after 2f, never dangerous, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Count Cougar (8-13) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs in Apr.
Paddywack (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, never near to challenge, 9th of 15, 7l behind Franksalot (9-2) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
No Time (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Raced far side, held up, ridden halfway, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Namir (8-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Winthorpe (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Chased winner until ridden 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind Misaro (9-7) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Smiddy Hill 22-1 (9-1) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 15, 14l behind Raccoon (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
That's Blue Chip 33-1 (8-8) Held up, progress over 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Gwilym (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Joyeaux 5-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway when not clear run 1f out, switched right and hampered, not recover, 6th of 12, 4l behind Regal Raider (9-2) at W'hampton 7f hcap (5) pol in Dec.
Pauvic (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Stumbled start, soon outpaced, struggling halfway, soon beaten, last of 8, 19l behind Owed (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
