dwelt, ridden halfway, one pace and no impression
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
always behind
mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
always behind
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, one pace
always behind
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Tim Easterby has his string in fine form and, as the drop to sprinting looks to be ideal for Bollin Billy, the North Yorkshire-based handler looks the man to side with again here. Diktatit, The Keep and Phantom Song are others to bear in mind if they are supported in the betting ring. Phantom Song really appreciated his first crack at five furlongs at Carlisle last month. He gave enough encouragement for him to hold place claims in this company. The Keep is another that cannot be ruled out on the best of his form and, like a few of the rest, comes here on the back of a sound performance last time out. However, he has something to prove back on turf and could be vulnerable today. Diktatit has also dropped a few hints that she can win a race off her current mark and should not be underestimated. However, she lacks the scope held by the selection and may have to settle for a minor role. Especially if Bollin Billy hits the gates running today.
Bollin Billy 8-1 (8-11) In touch, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Flying Heart (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Beverley Beau 7-1 (8-5) With leaders, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 14l behind Flying Heart (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Town End Tom 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, lost place 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 15l behind Dematraf (8-11) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (6) frm in May.
The Keep 14-1 (8-11) Led after 1f, shaken up over 1f out, ridden final furlong, caught near finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Straffan (8-11) at Lingfield 5f 3yo sll (G4) pol in Jan.
Diktatit 14-1 (8-4) Slowly away, behind, headway halfway, soon ridden, weakening when rider dropped whip final furlong, 5th of 7, 8l behind Ashes (8-11) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Misty Princess 10-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 10, 10l behind Flying Heart (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Phantom Song (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) In touch, headway to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 17, 1/2l behind Ballybunion (9-0) at Carlisle 5f stk (7) gf in May.
Born For Diamonds (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden and weakened 1f out, 9th of 14, 9l behind Dematraf (8-11) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (6) frm in May.