keen led after 1f and soon 10 lengths clear, reduced lead over 4f out, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders until ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, never on terms
close up, ridden 4f out, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, headway over 5f out, chased leaders over 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt in rear, never on terms
held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner
held up, ridden over 3f out, never near leaders
led 1f, chased clear leader, led 3f out, clear over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
Voice From Above won this moderate contest a year ago but that was his last success and he's been running poorly. KING OF PARADISE improved dramatically for the application of blinkers here last week when he made all over 1m3f and came home virtually alone. Whether they will have the desired effect again, and over this longer trip, is another matter but he deserves another chance. Titus Bolt had been running well in better class before running poorly at Musselburgh. His earlier form would have entitled him to the vote but potential backers would need to forgive that last run. Eilean Mor has won over the trip on ground with some give so is respected while Hi Dancer won at Sedgefield at the beginning of last month though has been beaten three times there subsequently.
King Of Paradise (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Made all, 3 lengths clear 4f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May beating Latin Rebel (8-7) by 5l, 9 ran.
Titus Bolt (IRE) 9-4 (8-13) Led, clear 9f out until 4f out, headed approaching final 2f, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 13l behind Ralphy Lad (9-11) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in May.
Newgate Queen 9-1 (9-13) Took keen hold, tracked leader 3f, chased leaders, lost place halfway, pushed along 5f out, soon struggling, 7th of 8, 34l behind Roc De Prince (10-8) at Musselburgh 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Henpecked 11-1 (9-7) Midfield, lost place over 2f out, 11th of 16, 11l behind Hurry Home Poppa (10-0) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Nov.
Eilean Mor 12-1 (9-4) Led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, one pace over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Chief Executive (8-6) at Ayr 1m 1f app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Harrison's Cave 4-1fav (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 14l behind Bethan (9-0) at Leicester 1m 4f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Schmooze (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 10, 7l behind Tapis Libre (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Cool Baranca (GER) 25-1 (9-2) Slowly away, in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on same and no impression, 6th of 9, 16l behind Politbureau (9-6) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Voice From Above (IRE) 33-1 (8-1) Led 2f, chased winner until after 3f, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 7l behind Stepping Ahead (9-13) at Catterick 1m 4f clm stks (6) sft in May.
Hi Dancer 17-2 (8-2) Tracked leader, led 3f out, soon headed, weakened from 2f out, 6th of 7, 22l behind Dr Irv (9-2) at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun '13.
