soon led, headed after 2f and remained in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden along and headway on inner 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch and led after 2f, ridden along when headed over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, headway on outer over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong
always behind
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
started slowly, always rear division
tracked leaders, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Pay Time, Hits Only Jude and Sam's Secret all make some sort of appeal and we are with Pay Time. The mare was probably over the top when beaten at Musselburgh but she has run well here in the past and with the trainer in form, the booking of Paul Hanagan appears significant. Hits Only Jude is watched in the market. He has been in good nick on the all-weather although is yet to get his head infront on the turf. Sams Secret stays further than this and is watched in the market on seasonal reappearance. Trailblazing Nuit Sombre is sure to be sent off in the front runners role. Tencendeur almost got home last time but the handicapper has had plenty of chances to do his sums. King Harson wins in his turn but that is now beginning to look overdue these days. Hiccups is probably better on softer going. Woody Valentine had previously shown decent form for Mark Johnston on the level but having left Venetia Williams, he has shown little on recent starts for Dianne Sayer. Imperial Echo steps up in trip. Pay Time is the pick.
Bel Cantor 5-1 (8-10) Led, headed 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Tajneed (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Hits Only Jude (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Bonnie Prince Blue (8-10) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 13, 7l behind Yes One (8-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Tencendur (IRE) 9-4jt-fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden, headway on outer over 2f out, led well over 1f out, headed last 50 yards, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Dudley Docker (8-8) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Sam's Secret 15-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Fondled (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m hcap (4) gd in Sept.
Daaweitza 11-2 (11-1) Led until headed 3f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Bustan (11-0) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Woody Valentine (USA) 13-2 (9-6) In touch, ridden and not clear run over 2f out, switched left well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 19, 1 1/2l behind Double Deputy (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp (D2) sft in Oct '04.
Imperial Echo (USA) 7-1 (8-10) Held up stands side, not much room well over 1f out, headway when switched right entering final furlong, ran on strongly to lead close home, won at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr beating Soto (8-4) by a hd, 17 ran.
Hiccups 7-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, no extra towards finish, 4th of 15, 3l behind Spinning (8-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Champain Sands (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride and behind, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Nuit Sombre (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Nov.
King Harson 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 6l behind Spinning (8-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Pay Time 22-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 13th of 14, 14l behind Kirkby's Treasure (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gs in Sept.
