towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, always well held
always towards rear
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, pushed along and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Laughton showed signs of a resurgence for a slide down the weights when going close in a lower grade at Wolverhampton last time. But B FIFTY TWO flew home at Pontefract once switched for a clear run and is taken to confirm superiority with Amazing Grazing and Oriental Splendour despite a rise in the weights. A prolific course winner over the years, Economic Crisis is not out of this off her current mark while Nuns Walk will be sharper for a recent comeback run having had a wind operation over the winter and could also figure.
B Fifty Two (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 1f out, headway between horses entering final furlong, ran on to lead near finish, won at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gs in Apr beating Dragstone Rock (9-9) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
One Boy (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until inside final furlong, one pace, 7th of 15, 6 3/4l behind Lydiate Lady (9-0) at Ripon 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Amazing Grazing (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Raced wide tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind B Fifty Two (9-6) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Economic Crisis (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Jacob's Pillow (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) hvy in Mar.
Majeste 40-1 (9-5) Held up far side, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Mr Orange (9-1) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Nuns Walk 10-3fav (9-1) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Imagine If (9-6) at Southwell 5f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Oriental Splendour (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Up, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and kept on same pace, 6th of 9, 4l behind B Fifty Two (9-6) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Laughton 10-3 (10-8) Chased leaders, closed 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 13, shd behind The Amber Fort (11-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Bronze Beau 33-1 (9-4) Chased winner, every chance 2f out, ridden and no impression when lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Lydiate Lady (8-7) at Redcar 5f hcp (5) gs in Oct.