made all, driven over 1f out, held on
behind, no impression when stumbled well over 1f out, never dangerous
with leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
with leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt and behind, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
behind, ridden and some headway over 1f out, no impression
with winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on, held towards finish
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind and soon pushed along, never on terms
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, outpaced halfway, soon ridden and weakened
If the ground goes quick then Raccoon gets the confident nod but with rain forecast, I'm afraid we have to desert David Chapman's gelding and side with Ten Shun ahead of Jojesse. David Evans' gelding is effective on any ground and must be respected now dropped in grade. He was running well in average handicaps before a poor recent run at Yarmouth, and if the rain falls then he must go close as he does like to get his toe in. Seven No Trumps looks the pick of Milton Bradley's runners and should be respected, whilst Blackheath is getting a bit long in the tooth but still retains some ability. Jojesse couldn't take advantage of a drop in grade last time out and would want the sun to have his hat on; comments that also apply to Raccoon who is the best horse in the race but needs it quick. Northern Chorus could go well at a price if back on song, however Ten Shun can land these moderate spoils.
Raccoon (IRE) 15-8fav (9-6) Led, headed 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Lake Chini (8-13) at Ayr 5f clm (5) gd.
Jojesse 6-1 (9-7) Prominent stands side, pushed along halfway, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 20, 3 1/2l behind Rann Na Cille (9-7) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp (6) gf.
Northern Chorus (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Led, ridden and headed final furlong, faded towards finish, 6th of 15, 3l behind Hazelhurst (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Trombone Tom 11-1 (9-4) In touch stand side group, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 16l behind Mister Incredible (8-11) at Beverley 5f Stks (41-45) (7) gs in Jun.
It's Unbelievable (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind The History Man (8-12) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Larky's Lob 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 17l behind Doctor's Cave (8-13) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in May.
Meikle Barfil 12-1 (8-11) Stumbled, towards rear, headway and not clear 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 9l behind Mr Loire (9-5) at Bath 6f clm (6) frm.
Seven No Trumps 8-1 (8-8) In touch, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Mr Loire (9-5) at Bath 6f clm (6) frm.
Ten Shun 10-1 (8-12) Outpaced after 2f, 8th of 10, 17l behind Everygrainofsand (8-13) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Blackheath (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Fern House (8-13) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Twinned (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Led after 1f, headed over 4f out, weakened quickly, soon tailed off, last of 12, well behind Ile Michel (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Ruby's Dream 10-1 (8-1) Raced stands side, always prominent, led stands side group and every chance over 1f out, soon hung right, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1l behind He's A Rocket (8-2) at Folkestone 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Mystery Pips 17-2 (9-4) Led, headed 2f out, close up still over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Danish Blues (9-4) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol in Jul.
Pat Will (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, ridden, switched left over 1f out, no impression, 10th of 17, 9l behind Mafaheem (9-4) at Bath 6f sll (6) gs in Jun.
La Marmotte (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 5l behind Cheery Cat (9-2) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
