chased leaders, ridden along halfway, driven to lead inside final furlong, held on
mid-division, soon chased along, never troubled leaders
in touch, driven to challenge, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
always rear division
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, staying on until headed inside final furlong, not much room, no extra close home
prominent, chased along halfway, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong, held
towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders until weakened approaching final furlong
started slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
always behind
Brut looks the pick of this bunch with Funfair Wane and Twosheetstothewind put up as suitable alternatives. Although he is perhaps a little better with less give underfoot, David Barker's sprinter has a good draw this evening and if reproducing his recent third to Baybshambles at Ripon, he could be good enough to win this. Funfair Wane needs little introduction and if anything, testing conditions may help him as he appears to need six furlongs these days. Twosheetstothewind has no qualms about the surface. She was far from disgraced at Nottingham and compensation awaits soon. Colorus is never far away in Northern sprints and seems fated to go close again. Ronnie Howe hasn't sparkled this term. Toy Top probably needs it faster whilst Blackheath, who has been busy on the all-weather, is watched in the market. Whinhill House has the visors back on. Many of these have questions to answer and we are with Brut for today.
Brut 14-1 (8-12) With leaders stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 17th of 20, 9l behind Sandwith (8-6) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Colorus (IRE) 13-2jt-fav (8-9) In touch stands side, effort 2f out, kept on and hung right inside final furlong, ran on well, 3rd of 20, 3/4l behind Sandwith (8-6) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Strensall 20-1 (8-1) Started slowly, behind, ridden over 3f out, no headway, 9th of 11, 8l behind Triskaidekaphobia (8-6) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Funfair Wane 14-1 (8-11) Held up, headway 2f out, hung left under pressure, kept on to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 5, 6l behind Fire Up The Band (9-7) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol in Apr.
Mormeatmic 40-1 (8-4) Took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Stolt (8-9) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Apr.
Blackheath (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Taboor (8-3) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Whinhill House 20-1 (8-11) Led, driven and headed 2f out, weakened quickly, 8th of 12, 13l behind Rebel Duke (9-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
Ronnie Howe 10-1 (8-3) In touch, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Baybshambles (8-1) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, driven and one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Rebel Duke (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcap (5) fbs in Apr.
Toy Top (USA) 14-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden and weakened halfway, 11th of 12, 19l behind Dorn Dancer (8-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
Mulligan's Gold (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up in rear and keen, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Punching (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Signor Panettiere 14-1 (8-4) Led until headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind What Do You Know (9-4) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Percy Douglas 33-1 (8-6) Led, soon headed, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Sir Don (9-0) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Twosheetstothewind 12-1 (9-1) Close up, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon joined by winner, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, hd behind Black Moma (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Apr.