raced keenly, led, headed well over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no chance with winner from over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong
chased leaders, driven 3f out, kept on same pace, never able to challenge, weakened final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leaders, led well over 2f out, driven readily clear over 1f out, pushed out, very easily
went left start, always in rear, lost touch 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, outpaced when not clear run on stands side rail 2f out, switched right, never a threat
pressed leader to over 3f out, soon ridden and outpaced, stayed on to regain narrow 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression when not much room towards stands side rail over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
CURRENT OPTION failed to threaten the winner despite finishing third at Epsom on his comeback but the Haggas colt should have the edge in this rated 84 and weighted to beat Brandy Spirit. The latter ran well for third over today’s trip at Wetherby on his return to action while I Could Do Better and Ride The Monkey are both penalised for winning at Redcar last year with the former scoring on soft ground. The four-year-old So Macho has placed over 6f at Newcastle on a couple of occasions and Bold Show can only improve.
So Macho (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, headway to chase leader over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 2nd of 7, shd behind Reconcile (9-2) at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.
The Retriever (IRE) 150-1 (10-0) Prominent, led over 8f out, headed well over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 35l behind Gold Stick (8-13) at Wetherby 1m 2f stks (5) gd in May.
I Could Do Better (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden entering final furlong, led last 50 yards, held on well, won at Redcar 7f stks (5) sft in Nov beating King Of Comedy (9-9) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Ride The Monkey (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Led until over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Lord North (9-2) at Redcar 1m stks (4) sft in Oct.
Bold Show 9-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 7th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Lady Monica (8-9) at Nottingham 6f stks (5) sft in May.
Brandy Spirit 7-2 (9-1) Keen, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on well under pressure, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Trinity Lake (9-1) at Wetherby 7f stks (5) gd in Apr.
Ghathanfar (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, driven and outpaced over 1f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Country (9-5) at Redcar 1m stks (5) gf in Apr.
Current Option (IRE) Evensfav (9-5) Took keen hold, close up, went 3rd 3f out, looked to be going best 2f out, pushed along and found nil final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Le Don De Vie (9-5) at Epsom 1m 1f stks (4) gd in Apr.
Indiaro Sleeping Indian gelding out of Cafe Express.
Rodney After Dave (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Switched left start, held up and always towards rear, 9th of 11, 15 1/2l behind Dark Lochnagar (9-2) at Redcar 1m 1f stks (5) sft in Oct.
