keen in mid-division, good headway chasing leaders 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led final 110 yards, ran on well
off the pace towards rear, headway centre over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace of leading duo
chased leaders, hung right and weakened inside final 2f
prominent, led halfway, headed and not pace of winner final 110 yards
mid-division, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
led until halfway, soon lost 2nd, weakened quickly final furlong
held up in rear, no impression when slightly hampered 2f out, never involved
off the pace towards rear, never threatened
chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, well in rear, late headway near side rail, never involved
chased leaders on near side rail, hung badly right and ended in centre course from 2f out, ran on between horses inside final furlong, never dangerous
held up towards rear, some late minor headway, never on terms
prominent in centre, no extra in 4th inside final 100 yards
HURT YOU NEVER has really found his form on the fast ground, scoring comfortably at Redcar and Leicester, under today's rider at the latter track. He's only been raised 3lb for last week's success and a hat-trick beckons. Giselles Izzy has only won once but has been going well over this trip while Macho Pride has also been in good form without quite getting there. The latter was conceding 9lb when beaten just over a length by Beast Of Burden at Newcastle and will be receiving weight here so should turn the tables.
Hurt You Never (IRE) 8-11fav (9-2) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ran on, comfortable, won at Leicester 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Port Noir (9-4) by 4 1/4l, 7 ran.
Giselles Izzy (IRE) 10-3fav (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out carried right and every chance inside final furlong, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Hurstwood (9-9) at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Monsieur Fantaisie (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge near side of group 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Hurt You Never (10-4) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf in May.
Macho Pride (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Pressed leader, led over 1f out, edged right and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Hurstwood (9-9) at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Spartan Fighter 10-3 (10-12) Chased leader until pushed along approaching final 2f, handy 3rd, went 2nd again inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Hurt You Never (10-4) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf in May.
Jackmeister Rudi 20-1 (9-5) Wide early, led edged right over 1f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Danzart (10-0) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Beast Of Burden 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along and short of room over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in May beating Macho Pride (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Fristel (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind We're Reunited (9-3) at Bath 6f hcp (6) fm in May.
Henery Hawk 50-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 7 1/2l behind Jordan Electrics (9-9) at Ayr 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
Zegos Surprise (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Beast Of Burden (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) pol in May.
Dylan's Lad (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Gunnerside (9-11) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Oriental Lilly 13-2 (8-9) Keen, tracked winner, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Ahamoment (9-8) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Muatadel 40-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 8 3/4l behind Hurt You Never (9-2) at Newcastle 6f stks (6) pol in Mar.
