chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division and soon chased along, driven and hung right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden along and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear and soon pushed along, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
prominent, effort when not clear run over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always rear division
chased leaders to halfway
made all, raced alone far side, switched right after 2f, pushed out final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, effort when not clear run 2f out, never near to challenge
chased leaders to halfway
towards rear, never dangerous
A competitive claimer in which a case (with many holes in) can be made for plenty of the runners. Spiritual Peace looks the most reliable though and he gets the nod ahead of Danish Blues, Maromito and Lake Chino. Kevin Ryan's four-year-old was held in high regard as a juvenile but things have evidently not gone according to plan. He showed a good attitude when winning less than a week ago and assuming this race doesn't come too soon, he must have strong claims. Maromito was unruly when last seen and lost all chance after swerving violently right out of the gates. If we judge him on his win at Musselburgh back in May then he looks a live threat. Danish Blues is one of the more consistent performers in the lineup, however he is yet to win on the turf after 11 attempts. She's Our Beauty and Chairman Bobby both need a check as course and distance winners, however of more interest may be Lake Chini although like Danish Blues he is better on an artificial surface. A competitive affair, however we will side with Spiritual Peace.
Spiritual Peace (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and led over 1f out, driven out inside final furlong and just held on post, won at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gs beating Regal Raider (9-3) by a shd, 8 ran.
Westbrook Blue 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 7l behind Highland Warrior (9-12) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Lake Chini (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Funfair Wane (9-0) at Hamilton 5f sll (6) gs.
Danish Blues (IRE) 11-10fav (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Bee Magic (9-4) at W'hampton 5f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) pol.
Dunn Deal (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Behind and keen, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 13, 3l behind Dark Champion (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Maromito (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Went right start, always behind, 8th of 10, 15l behind Compton Classic (8-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Stanley Wolfe (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Raced far side group, held up mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 18, 8l behind Quicks The Word (8-5) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Billy Ruffian 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 7, 8l behind Inspainagain (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Northern Candy 66-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 9, 5l behind La Vecchia Scuola (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo sll (6) gd in Jun.
She's Our Beauty (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Soon led, ridden along halfway, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Prospect Court (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy.
She Whispers (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 15l behind Dematraf (8-6) at Warwick 5f fll hcp (5) sft.
Tombalina 40-1 (8-2) Led stand's side group, headed 2f out, soon behind, last of 12, 39l behind Prospect Court (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) hvy.
Underthemistletoe (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 15l behind Kudbeme (8-13) at Catterick 7f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Chairman Bobby 14-1 (8-10) Led far side, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 7l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Hamilton 5f clm (6) gd in Jun.
Littlemadgebob 100-1 (8-3) Always rear division, 12th of 13, 19l behind No Worries Yet (8-11) at Beverley 5f 3yo sll (5) gd in May.
