tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden to chase 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, hung right and stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no impression final furlong
always behind, tailed off over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, hung right over 2f out, kept on final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
raced keenly, held up towards rear, driven over 3f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
led, hung right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Blue Sky Thinking is on a roll at present and can complete a five-timer at the expense of Nevinstown, with Top Jaro and Homecroft Boy perhaps a couple that can get involved as well. This moderate claimer should be well within the capabilities of Blue Sky Thinking who has not looked back since scoring in similar company on the all-weather at Wolverhampton in March. He quickly adapted to Turf when adding to his haul at Newcastle three weeks ago, and in his current mood will surely take all the beating. If there is a danger, it could well be Nevinstown who showed improvement when second at Musselburgh last time. However, that was a seller, and he will have to find more to score, even at this lowly level. Top Jaro is held by the selection on Wolverhampton April running, while Homecroft Boy is still a maiden and did not respond to a first-time visor at Leicester last time. The market will reveal if there are any more potential threats, but Blue Sky Thinking has obvious claims.
Blue Sky Thinking (IRE) 13-8fav (9-7) Made all stands side, held on well towards finish, won at Newcastle 1m clm (6) gs in May beating Penel (8-7) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Noble Edge 40-1 (9-7) Towards rear stands side, never dangerous, 13th of 14, 42l behind Blue Sky Thinking (9-7) at Newcastle 1m clm (6) gs in May.
Top Jaro (FR) 12-1 (9-1) Led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 14l behind Just Lille (8-13) at Haydock 1m 3f hcap (5) gf in May.
Nevinstown (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, switched left over 1f out, good headway inside last, nearest finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Sam's Secret (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m sll (6) gf in May.
Khetaab (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 15th of 17, 6l behind Jill Dawson (9-0) at Warwick 1m app hcp (6) gf in May.
Ross Is Boss 200-1 (9-7) Leapt start, raced wide and well behind, no chance when hung badly right entering home straight, last of 10, well behind Gold Hush (8-8) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Chateau (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 13, 7l behind Sam's Secret (9-8) at Redcar 7f sll (6) gf in May.
Ho Pang Yau 50-1 (8-5) Behind, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 4l behind Sam's Secret (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m sll (6) gf in May.
Quaker Boy 12-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, one pace under pressure, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Electric Warrior (9-8) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Auburndale 200-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 12, 31l behind Mosharref (9-1) at Pontefract 1m mdn stk (4) gd in Aug.
Briery Blaze 25-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 14th of 15, 19l behind A Big Sky Brewing (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
Slavonic (USA) 11-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 26l behind Fremen (9-11) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (5) gd in Jul.
Walker (CZE) Signe Divin gelding, half-brother to winning jumper Wanango.
Distant Vision (IRE) 80-1 (8-4) Narrow leader, headed after 2f, weakened 3f out, 9th of 10, 16l behind Magic Amour (8-12) at W'hampton 6f sll (6) pol in Mar.
Homecroft Boy 14-1 (8-10) Soon towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 21l behind Mick Is Back (8-10) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (5) sft in May.
