led 1f, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 2f out, kept on to press for 2nd near finish
in touch towards rear, progress 5f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on same pace
slowly away in rear, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide, tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place 5f out, ridden over 3f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on same pace
A winner at Newcastle last month, Corton Lad failed to cope with a penalty at Hamilton last time. Chant ran well for second at Thirsk but that was over 2m and he still looks high enough in the weights. The latter comment could also apply to LOVE MARMALADE on recent evidence but an apprentice takes 5lb off his back today and that just might sway things his way. Zanouska's earlier win at Hamilton came in lesser company but she's still preferred to stablemate Right Of Appeal.
Corton Lad 2-1fav (10-1) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, unable to challenge, eased towards finish, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Aleksandar (9-11) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Love Marmalade (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 9, 16l behind Kings Bayonet (9-8) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Chant (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Maoi Chinn Tire (8-9) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Discovery Bay 7-1 (9-6) Held up in last pair, driven to chase leaders inside final 2f, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind New Street (9-1) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Right Of Appeal 11-2 (9-0) Led, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 43l behind Spectator (9-0) at Chester 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Zanouska (USA) 8-1 (8-10) Prominent, took keen hold, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, left 3rd inside final furlong, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 7, 13l behind Never Forever (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ultimate 16-1 (8-12) Led, soon clear until over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 42l behind Knightly Escapade (8-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.