chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders, led approaching final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, driven halfway, one paced until weakened inside final furlong
led, headed after 1f, prominent until weakened over 1f out
outpaced, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong until not much room, hampered close home
outpaced, behind, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear, driven halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, soon chased along, never reached challenging position
mid-division, soon chased along, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
Mood Music, Supreme Speedster and Middleham may dominate this very competitive contest and a chance is taken that Supreme Speedster can maintain his trainer's sparkling form with his juveniles. Mark Johnston's Middleham showed only a little ability at Newcastle on his debut but stepped up on that when scoring with some authority at Carlisle. he was expected to score that day though in a weak affair, and he may find some of these too good. Mood Music chased home Alternative at Bath and then won at Hamilton, with the third Steelcut, who re-opposes here, scoring next time. Mood Music looks precocious and must go well. Kevin Ryan has had a terrific season with his two year olds and he saddles Supreme Speedster to represent him here. He made a winning debut over the course and distance, living up to his name, spreadeagling his field with a devastating turn of foot. Supreme Speedster can win at the Humberside track again.
Middleham (IRE) 4-7fav (9-3) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs beating My Valerina (8-12) by 2l, 7 ran.
Mood Music 6-4fav (9-3) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well, won at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Jack Rackham (9-3) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Stolt (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Eloquent Rose (8-11) at Thirsk 5f nov stk (3) frm.
Supreme Speedster 8-1 (9-0) Made all, clear over 1f out, driven out, won at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs beating Cherri Fosfate (9-0) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Avertuoso 15-2 (9-2) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Chief Editor (9-0) at York 5f nov stk (3) gs.
Dickie Le Davoir 10-3fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on towards finish, won at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) hvy beating Invincible Force (8-9) by a hd, 9 ran.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 2f out, edged right and every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 7, nk behind Fontana Amorosa (8-7) at Nottingham 6f nov stk (5) sft.
Hucking Hill (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Started slowly, outpaced, 6th of 7, 9l behind Mubaashir (9-1) at Chester 5f 2yo stk (2) gf.
Prospect Place 4-1 (9-2) Held up, edged right over 1f out, ran on to lead inside last, kept on, won at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Apr beating Hill of Lujain (8-9) by 2l, 11 ran.
Steelcut 9-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Redcar 5f nov stk (5) gd beating Fathom Five (8-13) by 3l, 10 ran.
Opal Noir 20-1 (9-3) Slowly away, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Redcar 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd beating Tencendur (9-3) by 4l, 10 ran.
Mr Klick (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Led to 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 9l behind Baby Strange (9-2) at Ascot 6f 2yo stk (3) gs.
