towards rear, headway over 2f out, led final furlong, kept on strongly
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on and never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
towards rear and outpaced
slowly away, always towards rear
behind, outpaced halfway
close up, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
with leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
led, ridden and headed final furlong, faded inside last 150 yards
RAPID APPLAUSE bounced back to form at Beverley last time and should go well again in a weak sprint. Imagine If won at Southwell last month but never figured at Ripon last time while Dirchill won a maiden over track and trip last year and is not badly weighted. Khelman, Ma Fee Heela and Giant Spark slide further down the weights while Dandy Highwayman has a shout on the best of last year’s form.
Rapid Applause 8-1 (10-1) Towards rear, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, pushed along and ran on strongly to lead towards finish, won at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Apr beating Tanasoq (9-13) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Dandy Highwayman (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Mid-division far side, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 10th of 20, 10 1/4l behind Adam's Ale (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Inexes 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 9th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Cappananty Con (9-4) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Ma Fee Heela (FR) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind stands side, driven and headway inside final 2f, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 8th of 20, 9 1/2l behind Adam's Ale (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Full Intention 18-1 (9-2) Always behind stands side, outpaced final 2f, 17th of 20, 17 1/2l behind Adam's Ale (9-0) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Sfumato 17-2 (9-2) Held up, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Boy In The Bar (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
Imagine If (IRE) 6-1fav (9-9) Towards rear, switched left towards stands side 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 6th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Lydiate Lady (9-0) at Ripon 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Giant Spark 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, hung left and ridden inside final 2f, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Mobsta (9-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (3) hvy in Apr.
Khelman (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Behind far side, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 3l behind Right Action (9-4) at Doncaster 7f hcp (4) sft in Mar.
Alexandrakollontai (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) In touch, faded inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Dellaguista (9-0) at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Munfallet (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Diagnostic (9-13) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
Dirchill (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders centre, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Mr Orange (9-1) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Mininggold 25-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 9th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Lydiate Lady (9-0) at Ripon 5f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Logi (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Raced wide close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Bobby Joe Leg (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Danish Duke (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Led after 1f centre, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 19, 2 1/4l behind Mr Orange (9-1) at Thirsk 6f hcp (5) gs in Apr.