held up behind leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden along halfway, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch, driven 2f out, weakened final furlong
steadied at start, took keen hold towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
Makshoof is the pick to land this for the Kevin Ryan yard after a satisfactory effort on his first outing on the turf at Ripon in April. The selection has shown before that he goes well after a break and while he does not appear as effective over the minimum trip as 6 furlongs, the stiff nature of the sprint course at Catterick will work to his advantage. Prince Namid has been campaigned over a variety of trips in recent times. Outpaced over 6 furlongs on this course last time, that is a major worry but on the pick of his form he is a contender while Heywood showed some of his old sparkle last time however, he remains on a mark which leaves his vulnerable. Violent Velocity drops back to 5 furlongs after finishing in the runner-up position on his last two starts and is another worthy of consideration but Makshoof is the pick.
Dig Deep (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up, effort on inside when not much room over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 8, 5l behind Inter Vision (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Heywood 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, every chance over 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 7, 4l behind Obe Gold (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Makshoof (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 14, 6l behind Tajneed (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
H Harrison (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 2l behind Daaweitza (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcap (3) gf in May.
Prince Namid 17-2 (8-1) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd towards finish, no impression, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Inter Vision (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Paris Bell 20-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 11, 17l behind Diriculous (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcap (4) fbs in May.
Violent Velocity (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Turn Me On (7-13) at Catterick 7f hcap (5) gf in May.
Obe Royal 15-2 (8-9) Soon well behind, ridden and struggling halfway, 8th of 11, 8l behind Toms Laughter (9-7) at Folkestone 6f hcap (5) gs.
Deserted Dane (USA) 9-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind Stolt (9-2) at York 5f hcap (4) gd in May.