mid-division, headway after 8th, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway after 7th, hit next, ridden after 3 out, kept on same pace
always behind
in touch until weakened approaching 3 out
in touch, mistake 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, mistake 7th, soon ridden, weakened after next
tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, one pace from next
always prominent, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on well
in touch, ridden after 8th, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed after 2 out, 2nd and held when not fluent last
held up towards rear, ridden and headway after 3 out, no further impression from next
tracked leaders until weakened approaching 3 out
always towards rear
held up towards rear, stayed on from 3 out, never troubled leaders
Nonrunner
El Corredor is the pick over All Square, Khaysar and Deo Gratias in what looks a very open start to proceedings. David Pipe has quickly took over the winning mantle at Nicolashayne, and turns El Corredor out under a penalty here in a bid to add to the gelding's course-and-distance success of nine days ago. A step up in trip and fitting of a tongue-tie made all the difference to the son of Sadler's Wells, and a 7lb anchor should not be too prohibitive, with Tim Malone claiming 3lb. All Square also felt the benefit of a tongue-tie and step up in trip when scoring at Worcester in April and has since had a spin on the Flat so will be a threat along with the topweight Khaysar. Deo Gratias may find even this trip on the short side judged by the way that he plugged on over further at Huntingdon, but at least he will not be stopping at the finish. They appear to be the main contenders, with the vote going to El Corredor.
Khaysar (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Held up in mid-division, headway from 3 out, led after 2 out, ridden and headed after last, rallied flat but not reach winner, 2nd of 16, nk behind Hail The King (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
El Corredor (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, smooth headway after 8th, chased leader 3 out, jumped well and led 2 out, hard ridden last, kept on flat, won at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May beating Explosive Fox (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Milanshan (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Prominent when fell at the 3rd in race won by Red Perk (11-2) at Worcester 3m cnd nov hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr, 12 ran.
All Square (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up, headway approaching 7th, switched left approaching last, led flat, driven out, won at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr beating Northern Link (11-9) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Hylia 7-1 (10-13) In touch, mistake 4th, ridden next, weakened soon after 2 out, 4th of 8, 10l behind Dalriath (11-3) at Fakenham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Deo Gratias (POL) 7-1 (10-6) Chased leader, led 8th to 3 out, stayed on same pace for next, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Silver Bow (10-4) at Huntingdon 3m 2f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in May.
Coppermalt (USA) 12-1 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 3 out, one pace, 5th of 15, 6l behind Scarface (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
My Retreat (USA) 25-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway to chase leaders approaching 2 out, kept on well from last, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Scarface (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 6f hcp hdl (5) gd in May.
