mid-division, headway under pressure out wide approaching final furlong, could not match pace of leader final 100 yards, ran on well for 2nd
prominent, ridden and outpaced approaching final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
always handy, took it up going well 2f out, ridden and pressed briefly inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, headway on inside final furlong, every chance final 100 yards, no extra close home
always in rear, never a factor
held up, pushed along and weakened 2f out
Small fields present very few worries for REBEL AT DAWN (NAP) who was a comfortable victor at Redcar earlier in the month. He's preferred to Mid Winster, who participated in some fairly strong handicaps at York last year and was fifth in the Silver Cup at Ayr. Khabib has a bit to find in order to trouble the judge this afternoon and he was behind Ready Freddie Go when Ollie Pears’ gelding showed improved form at Thirsk in April. Leodis Dream is yet to fire this term but is one to note in the market.
Ready Freddie Go (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Dwelt in rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, last of 13, 14 1/2l behind Fine Wine (8-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Rebel At Dawn (IRE) Evensfav (9-7) Led after 1f, pushed along 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on, won at Redcar 5f hcp (3) gs in May beating Sir Titus (9-8) by nk, 4 ran.
Mid Winster 11-2 (10-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased winner, kept on one pace and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Al Simmo (9-8) at Ripon 6f hcp fll (3) gf in May.
Leodis Dream (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Led narrowly, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Atiyah (8-10) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
Khabib (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 4, 3 1/4l behind Rebel At Dawn (9-7) at Redcar 5f hcp (3) gs in May.
Soul Seeker (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 4, 6 3/4l behind Rebel At Dawn (9-7) at Redcar 5f hcp (3) gs in May.
Lezardrieux 28-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Hello Me (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp (3) pol in Dec.