prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, not much room just over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, not much room 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, well behind over 2f out
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, one pace
came out of the stalls with blindfold still on, lost all chance and soon pulled up
led, headed 4f out, led over 2f out, driven inside final furlong, headed towards finish, kept on
mid-division, headway over 3f out, challenged over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders on outside, challenged 5f out, led 4f out, headed over 3f out, lost place 2f out
held up in rear, well behind over 3f out, never any chance
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A very nice prize has attracted a strong field of in-form performers. Lincoln Rocks has won five times and looked better than ever at Musselburgh, though that was on very quick ground. Ionization has been going well and is surprisingly on a lower mark than when beaten a head at Haydock while Nicholas T scored at this level at Ayr and is only 3lb higher. Gulf Of Poets has completed a four-timer though at a much lower level and he's up another 6lb but Highland Colori, who has 10 victories to his credit, is on the same mark as when landing a Class 2 handicap at York in October. WEEKEND OFFENDER ended the last campaign with a victory at this level on the Knavesmire and made a promising comeback at Nottingham in April. The absence is a bit of a concern but, if ready, he looks well enough treated to regain the winning thread.
Highland Colori (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leader, challenged wide 2f out, soon every chance, ridden disputing lead 1f out, weakened towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Secret Art (9-7) at Windsor 1m hcp (3) gd in May.
Ionization (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, came towards stands side over 4f out, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard pressed, just lost out on the nod post, 2nd of 13, hd behind Zwayyan (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) sft in Jun.
Lat Hawill (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Held up towards rear on inside, hampered over 2f out, soon behind, no impression after, last of 8, 4 1/2l behind Nicholas T (9-1) at Ayr 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Nicholas T 10-3fav (9-1) Held up in last, not much room over 2f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, not much room inside final furlong, finished well once clear, led close home, won at Ayr 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun beating Sophie P (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Gulf Of Poets 7-2fav (9-11) Held up rear division, headway 3f out, led inside final furlong, kept on readily, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Boycie (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Weekend Offender (FR) 6-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, travelling well trapped behind wall over horses when not clear run from over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach 1st 2, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind George William (9-3) at Nottingham 1m hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Masham Star (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Mid-division stands side, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden and effort when not much room 2f out, soon weakened, 27th of 29, dist behind Bless Him (8-9) at Ascot 1m hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Hibou 7-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, edged left and stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Speed Company (9-8) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Aardwolf (USA) 9-2 (10-1) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 6, 6l behind Lomu (9-7) at Ayr 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Zoravan (USA) 33-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, lost place over 3f out, last of 16, 16 3/4l behind Carnageo (9-2) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Alexandrakollontai (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, never a threat, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Lincoln Rocks (10-0) at Musselburgh 1m hcp fll (3) gf in Jun.
Lincoln Rocks 10-1 (10-0) Led, headed over 1f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, stayed on gamely, won at Musselburgh 1m hcp fll (3) gf in Jun beating Khamaary (9-3) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Mutahaady (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Redcar 1m hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Ginger Jack (10-0) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
