in touch, pushed along 4f out, ridden, effort over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden, weakened final 2f
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
Nonrunner
Son of Thunder can beat The Rip, with Zonic Boom best of the remainder. Son of Thunder has leading claims here, having already won over the course and distance this season. That was off a mark of 57 in May, and the Michael Dods' inmate is still not badly treated after a somewhat unlucky follow-up bid at Pontefract next time. Jockey Philip Makin appeared to give him too much to do, as he came home strongly from the rear, and it has to said that he also did not get the best of runs in the finishing straight. The form of his earlier victory here has worked out well, with three of those behind coming out to score subsequently, and with Tony Culhane taking over in the saddle, he should be the one to beat. The Rip so nearly came good at the third time of asking this term when a close second to Mister Arjay at Newcastle 12 days ago. That was in an amateur riders' event, and although this is tougher, Tim Easterby's charge should be there or thereabouts. The four-year-old has been hard to place but remains on a favourable mark at present, and will surely be placed too good effect soon. Zonic Boom never figured at Newcastle on his latest outing, but has won twice this term, including at Goodwood. He does sometimes tend to miss the break, and cannot be relied upon to take a hand. Son of Thunder sets the standard and can again another course success.
Archirondel 7-1 (9-6) Held up, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Richtee (10-0) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Zonic Boom (FR) 6-1 (9-5) Always behind, 11th of 15, 17l behind Zamboozle (9-0) at Newbury 1m 3f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Son of Thunder (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well, not reach leaders, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Along The Nile (8-6) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
The Rip 12-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, switched right and effort over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Mister Arjay (10-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Hugs Destiny (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon not much room, no impression final furlong, 7th of 14, 8l behind Patxaran (10-8) at Ripon 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Sir Night (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 7l behind Platinum Charmer (7-10) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Anthemion (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Soon behind, 14th of 16, 34l behind Shifty (9-4) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) sft in May.
