chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and hung badly left over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
slowly away, in rear, ridden halfway, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, one pace from over 1f out
behind, chased leaders halfway, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace
behind and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Weakest Link lost no caste in defeat in a similar contest at Redcar last month but and has to be respected but Eric Alston's gelding remains a maiden after 24 career start sand is probably best left out of calculations with a safer bet looking to be Outrageous Flirt, who is preferred to Tequila Sheila. The last mentioned has dropped to a fair mark but Karl Burke's gelding would probably prefer a softer surface so he may be best watched. Haulage Man has ground conditions to suit and has slipped to a decent mark but has given little cause for optimism in three runs this term, having missed last season. Smirfys Night would have claims if fit enough for his return, while Royal Pardon is another that remains a maiden and may struggle to give weight away all round. Quicks The Word ran better here behind Obe Bold last month and is another to consider but preference is for Outrageous Flirt, who is entitled to come on a bundle for her recent reappearance, has ground conditions to suit and has the assistance of leading rider Serena Brotherton.
Royal Pardon 6-1 (9-1) Started slowly, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 9l behind Jellytot (8-0) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf.
Weakest Link 12-1 (10-3) Led, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, staying on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind Briery Lane (10-13) at Redcar 6f amt hcp (6) gf in May.
Quicks The Word 33-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Obe Bold (10-11) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf in May.
Tequila Sheila (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Mid-division and keen early, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind Tidy (9-2) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Outrageous Flirt (IRE) 15-2 (8-2) Held up, pushed along halfway, effort over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 10, 11l behind Rosein (9-4) at Southwell 7f fll hcp (6) fbs.
Hamaasy 15-2 (9-10) Close up, led over 3f out until ridden and headed over 1f out, 8th of 17, 6l behind Beau Marche (8-12) at Leicester 6f sll (5) gf.
Chairman Rick (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Never better than mid-division, raced centre of track, 11th of 16, 10l behind Maison Dieu (8-10) at Ripon 6f app sll (6) gd in May.
Haulage Man 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear stand side, hung right and headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Boanerges (10-0) at Hamilton 5f hcap (6) gf.
