towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no extra final 2f
made all, hard pressed final 2f, held on well
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and one pace final 2f
held up in rear, headway to challenge when hung badly left, over 2f out, kept on
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
Iskander can go in again, with Saros and Mobane Flyer the likely dangers. This should not take much winning and as Iskander has already proven his worth when driven out to beat Arry Dash at Nottingham, he is the one to beat again. Fifth in the big sales race at Doncaster two years ago, Kevin Ryan's charge has struggled with his handicap mark since as a result, and is only now starting to feel the benefit of a drop in the ratings. The faster ground and enterprising tactics by Neil Callan helped gain the day last time, and Robert Winston will hopefully inject some pace here as well in his follow-up bid. Saros got behind at Southwell in April, staying on into second behind Mission Affirmed, and needs more use made of him, while Mobane Flyer ran with credit when a close third at Haydock and should be right there at the end. Iskander did it well last time though and can give weight away to his rivals today.
Iskander 11-2 (9-3) Prominent, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gf beating Arry Dash (9-10) by 1l, 17 ran.
Go Solo 40-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 21l behind Zhitomir (8-10) at Catterick 7f hcp (5) gs.
Growler 16-1 (9-3) Behind stands' side, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 16th of 20, 16l behind Mecca's Mate (9-6) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gd.
Mobane Flyer 13-2 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed and not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Midshipman (10-7) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gs.
Saros (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Dwelt, raced wide and held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Mission Affirmed (9-7) at Southwell 7f hcp (5) fbs in Apr.
Templet (USA) 8-1 (9-12) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 9th of 15, 8l behind Wroot Danielle (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Dudley Docker (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and behind, effort on wide outside over 2f out, never reached leaders, 11th of 18, 6l behind Just A Try (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.