slowly away, outpaced and always behind
tracked leaders, took keen hold, not much room over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression
towards rear, effort on outside over 2f out, kept on and went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd 2f out until inside final furlong, no impression on winner, one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, hung right over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on final 100 yards, never threatened
soon led, headed 3f out, weakened entering final furlong
led early, pressed leader, led again 3f out, clear from over 1f out, eased towards finish
The Mackem Bullet got no sort of run behind the speedy No Lippy in a Class 2 event at Musselburgh last time. She is the likely favourite in this but does have an extra furlong to cover on a stiffer track and that gives hope to her rivals. WILD HOPE’s Ayr conqueror More Than This followed up under a penalty over 7f at Haydock and Kevin Ryan’s Kingman colt will also stay further. But this course will suit so he gets the nod to hold off Newmarket raider Greenback Boogie, far from disgraced in any of his three runs to date. Silver Dust has some improving to do but Diva D cost 50,000gns and is a half-sister to a 1m4f winner. Stronsay is another newcomer to note in the betting market.
Alfred The Grey (IRE) Alhebayeb gelding out of Roseska.
Fuente Havana Gold colt out of Bounty Box.
Greenback Boogie (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on rail, pushed along when slightly hampered 2f out, outpaced when switched right entering final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, went modest 4th final strides, 4th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Mutawaffer (9-2) at Goodwood 6f stks (4) gf in May.
Silver Dust (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Dwelt then went left start, held up, not much room over 1f out, ran green and soon weakened, last of 6, 8 3/4l behind Life of Riley (9-2) at Ripon 5f stks (5) gf in May.
Stronsay (IRE) Gale Force Ten colt out of Perfect Blossom.
Wild Hope 11-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 3l behind More Than This (9-2) at Ayr 6f stks (4) gf in May.
Diva D (IRE) Shamardal filly out of Say No Now.
The Mackem Bullet (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Pushed along towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out and inside final furlong, switched right and ran on, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind No Lippy (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f stks (2) gd in Jun.