pulled hard, soon tracked leader, ridden, effort 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong to lead towards finish
raced keenly, led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed, no extra towards finish
held up, driven, headway 3f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon outpaced, no impression final 2f
held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened, eased final 2f
The two recent winners Toparudi and Global Strategy can fight out the finish here, with the former just getting the verdict, Wulimaster may prove best of the others. The selection was a game winner last time out when just holding the good yardstick Hugs Destiny. The handicapper has been kind by just adding four pounds to his mark and he can take full advantage this afternoon. Global Strategy landed an all-weather contest at Southwell last time out, beating Ansad in good style. His turf form has not been as impressive but he does get in here on a decent mark and should prove a difficult customer to beat. Wulimaster has shown bits and pieces of form this season and it would be no surprise to see this one go close if staying this longer trip. In a pretty modest handicap Cotton Eyed Joe is another to consider for the places, but our idea of the winner is Toparudi.
Toparudi 3-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up, headway 2f out, stayed on to lead close home, won at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcap (5) gd beating Hugs Destiny (8-6) by a hd, 7 ran.
Wulimaster (USA) 13-2 (9-11) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 10l behind Bogside Theatre (8-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs.
Global Strategy 6-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, soon hung left, ridden clear, won at Southwell 1m 6f hcap (5) fbs in May beating Arsad (9-6) by 3l, 6 ran.
Cotton Eyed Joe (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 7l behind Global Strategy (9-3) at Southwell 1m 6f hcap (5) fbs in May.
Prince Des Neiges (FR) 6-1 (9-5) Prominent, every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Missie Baileys (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f clm (5) gd.
William John 8-1 (8-13) In touch, chased leader over 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 17, 5l behind Holiday Cocktail (9-2) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Mystified (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Led, ridden, headed over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Just Waz (8-8) at Redcar 1m 6f clm (6) gf.
King's Envoy (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 18l behind Kyber (9-1) at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
