held up behind, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, driven and outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never trouble leaders
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
always behind
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong
behind, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon behind
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
in touch, lost place 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
raced keenly, tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
tracked leaders on inside, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance final furlong, kept on
Nonrunner
Barataria can prove his maiden win last time was no fluke by beating Top Dirham and Emperor's Well. Robin Bastiman's charge didn't beat anything special last time out Catterick, but he did win it with a little authority. The form has recieved a bit of a boost with the fourth and fifth home doing well next time out and so the race may have been a bit better than we first thought. Top Dirham is not getting any younger but did run a solid race last time out at Newcastle and could make it into the frame. Meanwhile Emperor's Well is looking very well treated at present and it would be no surprise to see this one bounce back to form. Of the others Regent's Secret looked on the way back last time out and could go well despite top-weight, however Barataria hasn't been too harshly treated by the handicapper and he can make it back to back victories.
Regent's Secret (USA) 7-2fav (9-4) Slowly in to stride and behind, ridden over 3f out, no impression until late headway final furlong, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Stargazer Jim (9-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Haifa (IRE) 3-1fav (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 8l behind Tsaroxy (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Kirkby's Treasure 8-1 (8-8) Always behind stands side, 15th of 17, 19l behind Braddock (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Brace of Doves 50-1 (8-11) Prominent centre group, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 14th of 16, 18l behind Viva Volta (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcap (5) gs.
Barataria 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway on outer well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf beating Cheery Cat (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Modern Verse (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Awkward start, chased leaders over 4f, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Doctor's Cave (9-3) at Southwell 7f hcap (6) fbs in May.
Top Dirham 16-1 (8-7) Held up stands side, effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 16, 5l behind Viva Volta (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcap (5) gs.
Emotive 66-1 (10-10) Always behind, 15th of 16, 16l behind Just Lille (11-2) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Emperor's Well 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 3f out, 12th of 17, 26l behind Coronado's Gold (9-12) at Haydock 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Red Chairman 33-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 8l behind Nanton (10-0) at Redcar 1m clm (4) frm in Sept.
Riverhill (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon chased leaders, one pace over 1f out, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Violent Velocity (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Tequila Sheila (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, lost place over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 17, 16l behind Holiday Cocktail (9-2) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Orpen's Astaire (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) With leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 17l behind Bijou Dan (9-3) at Ayr 1m 1f hcap (6) gd in May.
First Rhapsody (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 17, 7l behind Holiday Cocktail (9-2) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Catherines Cafe (IRE) 50-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 5l behind Holiday Cocktail (9-2) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Anthemion (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Networker (9-1) at Hamilton 1m hcap (5) gf.
