led, clear after 3f, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up in touch, headway and effort over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed out
tracked leaders, went 2nd 6f out, effort and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, pushed along 5f out, soon ridden and weakened
in touch, pushed along over 4f out, faded final 2f
held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 4f out, ridden and one pace final 3f
in touch, pushed along and dropped rear 7f out
always behind
Barking Mad looks the one to beat in the first race on the card, with Mad Carew, Tomasino and Compton Eclaire seen as the main dangers. Barking Mad absolutely bolted up in claiming company at Beverley last month, beating his nearest rival by 11 lengths, and although today's rivals may provide a sterner test, it is hard to see Kevin Ryan's seven-year-old not being the one to beat again. Unlike like last time though when he had stones in hand, Barking Mad now faces a rival on the same mark in Mad Carew who beat an opponent rated 13lb superior at Windsor last month. He is a model of consistency and should give the selection a race. Tomasino was given a good ride when also landing a claimer at Newcastle, but it was a very weak affair in which Compton Eclaire was behind at least. However, he faces an uphill task against the principals, with Barking Mad taken to come out on top.
Barking Mad (USA) 4-9fav (9-13) Made all, clear over 2f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 4f clm (5) gf in Jun beating Green Falcon (9-8) by 11l, 10 ran.
Mad Carew (USA) 9-4fav (10-0) Held up, mid-division, headway, ridden to lead entering final furlong, drew clear final 100 yards, won at Windsor 1m 4f clm (5) gf in Jun beating Kuster (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Tomasino 2-1fav (9-13) Made all, shaken up 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, won at Newcastle 1m 4f clm (5) gf in Jun beating Shingle Street (8-11) by a nk, 6 ran.
Martin House (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Soon in touch, ridden over 2f out weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 14l behind Mount Benger (9-4) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (E) gs.
Colway Ritz 16-1 (8-10) Held up, effort 4f out, one pace and no impression final 2f, 4th of 6, 6l behind Gone Too Far (9-12) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (6) gf.
Compton Eclaire (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden and chased leaders over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 8l behind Tomasino (9-13) at Newcastle 1m 4f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Dalkeys Lass 100-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 4f out, no impression and eased final furlong, 5th of 10, 29l behind Tetragon (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 3f clm (5) gd in Jun.
Web Racer (IRE) 100-1 (8-2) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 12, 19l behind Triple Zero (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 3yo sll (6) frm.