tracked leaders, led approaching 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on well
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, took 3rd towards finish
close up far side, ridden halfway, no extra entering final furlong
close up far side, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, ridden well over 1f out, soon switched right, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, nearest at finish
with leaders, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, stayed on from over 1f out
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on over 1f out
always towards rear
chased leaders to halfway
John McShane has started his training career with a bang and his runner Argentina needs serious consideration, however BOTHAM impressed with the style of his victory last time out and is fancied to win again. Jim Goldie's runner was successful under today's jockey last time out and he showed plenty of resolution to hold on near the line. Although he has a 4lb higher mark to race from this afternoon, he does seem to appreciate this quick ground and the drop in trip is unlikely to pose too many problems. All You Need comes here on the back of a Leicester selling win, Just Sam was successful at Redcar last time and the second has come out and won since, whilst Argentine has a 6lb penalty for his win recently at Hamilton but he is yet to win over anything but the minimum trip. Sunley Sovereign represents a trainer in good form, whilst Whozart and Obe One have the services of two of the more experienced jockeys in the race. Strathmore, second to All You Need last time, Finsbury and The History Man, all come here on the back of good runs in defeat, but in a very tricky race to call it is Botham who can bowl his rivals over.
Argentine (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on and edged right towards finish, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Howards Tipple (9-2) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Strathmore (IRE) Evensfav (8-12) Taken to post early, raced stand side, close up, led and overall leader over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind All You Need (9-3) at Leicester 6f sell stks (6) gf.
Finsbury 12-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Hansomis (8-11) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
The History Man (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Argentine (9-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Just Sam (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Redcar 6f (6) gf in May beating Hansomis (11-0) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Whozart (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression when not much room inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Ryedane (9-4) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
All You Need (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Raced stand side, held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to lead post, won at Leicester 6f sell stks (6) gf beating Strathmore (8-12) by shd, 12 ran.
Botham (USA) 10-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, just held on, won at Hamilton 1m (6) gf in May beating Singora Lady (10-6) by shd, 14 ran.
Sunley Sovereign 9-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind Argentine (9-5) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Warners Bay (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 17, 11l behind Just Sam (10-9) at Redcar 6f (6) gf in May.
Goodbye Cash (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, headway halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 10l behind Hinton Admiral (9-9) at Yarmouth 6f clm stks (6) gd in May.
Avoncreek 28-1 (8-6) Held up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind Misplaced Fortune (9-0) at Nottingham 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May.
Obe One 50-1 (7-9) Dwelt, always in rear, 7th of 8, 13l behind Tangerine Trees (9-1) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Aegean Pride 80-1 (8-7) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 9th of 15, 28l behind Straight Face (8-7) at Newcastle 7f app clm stks (6) gs in May.
Tag Team (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, led 3f out, headed 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Outer Hebrides (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs in May.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Outpaced, always behind, 9th of 14, 6l behind Rocketball (9-1) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.