held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
with leader and keen, led over 3f out, driven out
held up mid-division on outer, chased leaders over 4f out, went 2nd over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace
led and raced keen, pushed along 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, chased winner well over 1f out, kept on
Nonrunner
A tricky race for punters with SNOWED UNDER just given the nod to defy top weight, with Traphalgar and Hippolytus very much respected. The selection loves it here, having won three times over course and distance. He goes on any ground with good in the description, and he has already won three times with Darryll Holland on board so the partnership works well. We will take him to win from this career high mark. Traphalgar represents the in-form Paul Cole yard. The Cape Cross gelding has not enjoyed success since his juvenile days, but 10f and fast ground should suit and from a receding mark he could go well. Hippolytus came good at Haydock last time and looks to have escaped a penalty here, so John Quinn is trying to capitalise on what is clearly a good mark, and there is no reason why he can't put up another bold show. Shady Gloom will find that there is less hustle and bustle in this field than when a beaten favourite at York a week or so ago and with conditions and trip to his optimum he could go close. Riley Boys will be happier now dropped back to this distance and that will help him show his abilities but we prefer the claims of Snowed Under.
Snowed Under 14-1 (9-4) Prominent, keen early, lost place over 2f out, 10th of 12, 23l behind Dark Prospect (9-1) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Traphalgar (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased clear winner over 1f out, no chance, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Plaisterer (8-10) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Shady Gloom (IRE) 7-1fav (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 19, 5l behind Mull of Dubai (10-5) at York 1m 4f (3) gd.
We're Delighted 11-1 (9-3) Slow into stride, pulled hard, held up in rear, headway on outer 3f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, last of 6, 4l behind Dancing Jest (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Smarterthanuthink (USA) 8-1 (10-5) Went right start, with leader to 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 9, well behind Grand Art (10-13) at York 1m 4f Amateur Handicap (0-80) (4yo+) (4) gf in May.
Umverti 4-1 (9-0) Took keen hold behind leaders, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 18l behind Bollin Freddie (7-10) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Riley Boys (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, effort when not much room over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 7, 18l behind Summer Lodge (8-6) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Hippolytus 9-4fav (9-4) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, edged left briefly well over 1f out, led 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd beating Agilete (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
