behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, never a threat
held up, never dangerous
made all, hard driven when pressed over 2f out, ran on well
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place
in touch, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on under pressure
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on well, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, ridden halfway, soon beaten
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
Unusual to see Tadaawol run disappointingly here last time as he enjoys a strong record at the track and the fact he's returned to action quickly suggests all is well with the Fell inmate. He's one to note in a race where plenty have a claim. The likes of Tukhoom, Marshal Dan and likeable veteran Abushamah all can be afforded a decent shout on this term's consistent efforts and Harvey Dent is a possible for Archie Watson with in-form Danny Tudhope in the plate. However, we'll go with ZORAVAN. The Dalgleish gelding has posted excellent efforts on both starts this term, narrowly beaten on both occasions. He goes well here and is still on a feasible mark despite a recent rise in the ratings.
Tadaawol 12-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 14th of 16, 14 1/2l behind Rousayan (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Marshal Dan (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Raced centre, in touch, headway and edged right over 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on well, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mountain Rescue (9-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Harvey Dent 9-4fav (10-6) Pushed along to lead, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Sezim (10-5) at Chester 1m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Cross Step (USA) 33-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 16 1/4l behind Bit Of A Quirke (8-11) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Ghayyar (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, never able to challenge, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Stringybark Creek (10-0) at Beverley 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Zoravan (USA) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon rallied and every chance, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 13, nk behind Jackhammer (9-0) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Abushamah (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Led, headed 6f out, tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Stringybark Creek (10-0) at Beverley 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Irish Minister (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Jackhammer (9-0) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Mustadun 16-1 (9-3) Not much room soon after start, behind, headway over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 9l behind Silkstone (9-2) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Tukhoom (IRE) 11-4fav (10-2) Went left and bumped start, chased leaders, 2nd entering final 5f, ridden and every chance 2f out, hung left soon after, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Mickey (10-2) at Haydock 7f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
