towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, pushed along halfway, no extra final 2f
dwelt, towards rear, outpaced halfway, kept on inside final furlong
led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead close home
held up in rear, headway halfway, led over 1f out, soon hung right, headed close home
dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous
prominent, effort and chance over 1f out, kept on
Withdrawn
It could be worth taking a chance here on Katie Boo who is put forward to get the better of Avonturr and Balakiref. The last mentioned hinted at a return to form last week at Newcastle and if he turns up here he could go well. He was declared to run on Friday so he may not take his chance, but if he does then he could be one to follow, especially if the rain arrives. He loves to get his toe in so the more rain that falls the better for him and he does have a good high draw. Avonturr won well here two starts ago but he disappointed last time out at Beverley, albeit over a trip that was not ideal. Katie Boo is the pick though having run well at Pontefract on Monday when finishing third behind Mango Music. That was a solid effort and she has a good draw today so she could be worth sticking with. Brian Ellison has his string in good form at present so Miss Daawe is another to consider. However, for the winner we will stick with Katie Boo.
Katie Boo (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Mango Music (9-10) at Pontefract 6f fll hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Prince Namid 11-2 (9-0) Led, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, drifted right inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 11l behind Barons Spy (9-8) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Balakiref 13-2 (9-8) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 14th of 17, 10l behind Makshoof (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Dakota Rain (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Raced centre and prominent, lost place over 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 8, 25l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-9) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Coleorton Dancer 11-2 (9-13) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 4l behind No Grouse (8-12) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Miss Daawe 15-8fav (10-8) Slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, edged right over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Town House (9-4) at Leicester 5f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Avontuur (FR) 17-2 (9-8) Slowly into stride and behind, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never troubled leaders, 7th of 12, 12l behind Mister Jingles (9-0) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Forzarzi (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Behind far side, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Ursus (8-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Quicks The Word 13-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Maison Dieu (8-6) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
The Thrifty Bear 50-1 (8-3) Prominent until weakened 2f out, last of 15, 16l behind Kings College Boy (8-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Almost Married (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 8l behind Nortune (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Mar.
Supreme Speedster 50-1 (9-0) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Bold Argument (9-2) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
