raced stand side and led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up stand side, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
raced centre, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders centre, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
close up centre, driven over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
switched to race far side, in touch, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
raced centre, always behind
dwelt and early reminders, soon in touch far side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
behind stand side, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
Nonrunner
Namir will be a popular choice here and he gets our vote too, with Bo McGinty and Hypnosis leading dangers and Abientot another for the short list. The Derek Shaw-trained selection handles this ground and runs over his optimum trip here. He is in good form of late and runs from a fair mark, and that may be all it takes to land what does not appear to be a competitive heat. Bo McGinty has a c&d success to his name and is below his last winning mark now so he could go well, while Hypnosis is in good nick but there is a big question over his ability to handle the ground. Abientot has won on good to soft and defied a lengthy lay off to run creditably at Southwell in January. However, he has not been seen since so has fitness, as much as anything, to prove. It's been a long time between drinks for Artie, but his best form would give him a chance on this ground and he could go well at a big price. However, preference here is for Namir.
First Order 9-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 12, 12l behind Raccoon (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (4) gd.
Circuit Dancer (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Dwelt, always behind stands' side, 19th of 20, 13l behind Colorus (8-5) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Artie 16-1 (8-10) In touch far side, driven over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 10l behind Dazzling Bay (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcap (3) gd in May '06.
Namir (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Efistorm (9-7) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 10, 2 1/2l behind dhtrs Garstang (8-3) & Gallery Girl (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Deserted Dane (USA) 20-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 6l behind How's She Cuttin' (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (3) gd.
Glasshoughton 9-1 (8-10) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 10, 2l behind dhtrs Garstang (8-3) & Gallery Girl (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Abientot (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Led until over 1f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-9) at Southwell 5f app clm (6) fbs in Jan.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 10, 10l behind Highland Warrior (9-12) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Ryedale Ovation (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, hung badly right over 1f out, soon beaten, 7th of 11, 8l behind Flying Bantam (9-2) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Welcome Approach 16-1 (8-4) Behind and soon ridden, good headway final furlong, stayed on well, 3rd of 10, hd behind dhtrs Garstang (8-3) & Gallery Girl (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Hypnosis 9-2 (9-0) Dwelt towards rear, headway 2f out, not much room and switched left inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Angus Newz (9-11) at Ripon 6f fll hcp (3) gd in May.
Playful Dane (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 3l behind Rainbow Bay (8-0) at Catterick 6f hcap (4) gf.
