behind when reins broke over 2f out, never dangerous
driven to lead after 1f, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 50 yards, (finished 4th, failed to weight in, placed last)
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, not reach leaders
behind, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never nearer
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace when hampered inside final furlong
in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to lead inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance when edged left inside final furlong, stayed on
Ishetoo gets the vote here ahead of Pegasus Dancer and La Vecchia Scuola. Ishetoo actually ran better than his finishing position at Newcastle last time might suggest as the first two home were drawn on the far side. He can prove today that he is competitive from his new mark. Pegasus Dancer seemed to appreciate the drop in trip last time and, lightly raced, can go well again. Rainbow Fox has dropped to a good mark if managing to recapture his two-year-old form, fairly similar comments applying to Cassie's Choice. Distant Sun can be given a chance given that he is closely weighted with Pegasus Dancer based on recent form, while La Vecchia Scuola did actually finish just ahead of the selection last time and, coming here in good form, cannot be ruled out. That said, on today's better going, Ishetoo remains the choice.
Ishetoo 10-3fav (9-7) Chased leaders stands' side, stayed on to lead that group inside final furlong, headed post, 4th of 10, 4l behind Morristown Music (8-8) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Pegasus Dancer (FR) 8-1 (8-12) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed near finish, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Baltimore Jack (9-7) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Mundo's Magic 6-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 5th of 8, 5l behind King's Apostle (9-2) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Rainbow Fox 11-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Cheery Cat (8-7) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Cassie's Choice (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced when hung right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 11, 10l behind Inaminute (9-7) at Carlisle 7f fll hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Distant Sun (USA) 9-2 (8-7) Held up, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Baltimore Jack (9-7) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Bollin Franny 9-2 (8-11) Towards rear stands' side, ridden halfway, some late headway, 6th of 10, 9l behind Morristown Music (8-8) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Maia 9-2co-fav (9-1) Started slowly and towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 9l behind Cheery Cat (8-7) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 25-1 (8-1) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden halfway, stayed on well final furlong to lead that group close home, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Morristown Music (8-8) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Riotous (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, behind when hampered over 1f out, 8th of 9, 30l behind Strathmore (8-10) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
