close up, chased leader 10f out to 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up in last place, good headway from 6f out, went third over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden 6f out, weakened 3f out
keen, held up in touch, ridden and weakened 3f out
tracked leader until 10f out, chased leader again 3f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
MIDSUMMER MAGIC is likely to be sent off at prohibitive odds unless there's a move for Kaladan or one of the other challengers but she's quite difficult to oppose on all known evidence. The Queen's runner is due to be Tony McCoy's only ride on the day which is a clue in itself if the champion deems the journey worth making. The filly made a pleasing debut over this course and distance when placed behind the useful Ravello Bay but she blotted her copybook when failing to justify favouritism on soft ground at Uttoxeter; she's well worth another chance. Plasteredinweston was tailed off on debut, Sweet Robinia was third in this race last year and has minor claims again, A Slice Of Silver hasn't shown a great deal between the flags whilst Clarahib and Spirit Dance don't jump off the page. Kaladan makes a good deal more appeal and hails from a yard that is more than capable of readying newcomers in this sphere but we'll stick with Midsummer Magic.
A Slice Of Silver (IRE) (12-0) pulled up in race won by Star Lord (12-0) at Bennettsbridge 3m ire ptp gs in Feb, 18 ran.
Kaladan (FR) Kaldoukan gelding out of Garde Aux Armes.
Plasteredinweston (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Mid-division until 6f out, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Bathwick Quest (9-13) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) sft in Aug.
Clarahib (IRE) Lahib mare out of Clara's Dream.
Midsummer Magic 2-1fav (10-3) Held up in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 13l behind Mewstone (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m mrs nhf (6) sft in Apr.
Spirit Dance Commanche Run mare out of middle-distance winner Temptress.
Sweet Robinia (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened, 13th of 15, 37l behind Over Sixty (10-11) at Hereford 2m 1f mrs nhf (6) gd in Nov.