Border Music made good headway to finish second on his last visit here, and can go one better at the expense of Arry Dash, Franksalot and Ridge Boy. The trip could be the key here as, judged on his last two efforts over seven furlongs, the time is right for Andrew Balding's gelding to be stepped back up to a mile. The son of Selkirk was noted staying on steadily near the finish, and looks set to gain what would be only his second career success. Arry Dash was fancied at Newbury last time but was firmly put in his place by Grey Boy and is beatable, although he can be considered for a place. Franksalot gets weight all round and will be a popular choice with the locals after his narrow second here last week. Ridge Boy disappointed badly at Haydock, but is a better animal round here, and it would be no surprise to see him involved in the shake-up either, but our allegiance lies with Border Music.
Tabadul (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway on inner over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong, 6th of 13, 13l behind Dancer's Serenade (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Ridge Boy (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind Banknote (8-2) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Arry Dash 4-1fav (9-4) Held up, headway 2f out, driven to chase winner over 1f out, kept on but no impression final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Grey Boy (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Border Music 15-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Acomb (8-9) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Anduril 12-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 9th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Hartshead (9-9) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Admiral Compton 25-1 (9-3) Held up, driven and headway 2f out, soon one pace and no impression, 4th of 10, 5l behind Grey Boy (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Franksalot (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Dwelt, towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left and led 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 11, nk behind Quantum Leap (8-11) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
