in touch on inside, ridden and stayed on same pace over 1f out
chased leaders, chased winner and every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, never involved
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, eased
tried to anticipate start and hit gate, started slowly, always towards rear
always towards rear
last pair, never a factor
always towards rear
tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well
took keen hold, tracking leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and lost 3rd inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, always towards rear
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
mid-division, pushed along and headway on inside 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace
pushed along to lead, ridden over 2f out, headed 2f out, soon lost 2nd, chased leaders, weakened inside final furlong
Balducci was winning for the first time in almost three years at Nottingham nine days ago and it remains to be seen if the visor works a second time. He also has a penalty to contend with. Lord Of The Dance won the consolation race last year but has been out of sorts so far this campaign. Escape To Glory is in good form, however, and should be thereabouts again and Johnno won over track and trip last month before finishing third at Chester. Barren Brook must go on the short-list after a close-up fourth at York but High Time Too still has a lot to prove on Turf and may be too high in the weights now. It was be no surprise to see Toto Skyllachy in the shake-up but SOUND ADVICE finally has his ground again and, after running the progressive Genius Boy close at Redcar last week, be ready to strike now.
Balducci 8-1 (9-4) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on, comfortable, won at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Luhaif (8-10) by 6l, 6 ran.
Ginger Jack 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Chosen Character (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Sound Advice 6-1 (9-8) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon pressed, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Genius Boy (9-7) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Escape To Glory (USA) 11-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no headway, 8th of 15, 5l behind Alejandro (8-13) at York 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
High Time Too (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, kept on and no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Secret Art (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in May.
Toto Skyllachy 13-2 (9-7) Stalls gate not open properly and slowly away, in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 4th near finish, 4th of 8, 6l behind Busatto (8-12) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in May.
Shahdaroba (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, lost place over 3f out, 12th of 13, 12l behind Spirit Of The Law (8-9) at York 1m 1f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Circuitous 7-4fav (9-5) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened tamely, 7th of 8, 10l behind Sunraider (9-1) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Silver Rime (FR) 16-1 (8-3) Last to break, held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden to press for 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner, stayed on one pace final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Majestic Moon (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Johnno 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Dubai Dynamo (9-9) at Chester 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Party Royal 4-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Kingscroft (8-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Shesastar 20-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 18, 15l behind Hillbilly Boy (9-5) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Mar.
Lord of The Dance (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Dwelt in rear, came stand side over 3f out, never a factor, 7th of 10, 10l behind Off The Pulse (8-8) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft in May.
Barren Brook 12-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, took keen hold, held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on, 4th of 18, 3/4l behind Eurystheus (9-4) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Just Paul (IRE) 11-4fav (7-13) Held up in rear, not much roon when ridden over 2f out, rider dropped rein briefly, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 7, 8l behind Majestic Moon (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Talent Scout (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Midfield, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 19l behind Dubai Dynamo (9-9) at Chester 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Goldstorm 33-1 (9-7) Held up, mid-division on outer, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 13l behind Self Employed (8-11) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
