in rear, ridden 4f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, switched left 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge
led, ridden and headed entering final 2f, kept on one pace
tracked leader until ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, behind over 3f out, kept on final furlong, never near leaders
held up, headway to chase leader over 3f out, led entering final 2f, eased near finish
Lion Court had three outings over 6f on testing ground last season so he should appreciate this longer trip and has to come into the reckoning given his trainer's outstanding strike rate at this track. CIRCLE OF ANGELS didn't get the best of runs when fourth on her debut at Beverley last week. Hampered at a crucial point in the race, she'll also improve for today's extra distance so Mark Johnston's filly gets the nod. Maxamillion Bounty failed to improve on his second at Thirsk when beaten eight lengths at the same track last month, while Torun City will need to step up on his recent effort at Haydock.
Ebony Breeze (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Dwelt, held up mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 3f out, 7th of 9, well behind Captain Brown (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn auc stks (6) gd in May.
Lion Court (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 6l behind Jinky (9-3) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy in Oct.
Maxamillion Bounty 5-1 (9-2) Chased winner, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f out, 3rd of 14, 9l behind Orbit The Moon (8-13) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Torun City 10-1 (8-9) In touch on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Voodoo Prince (9-2) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Tourtiere 100-1 (8-11) Slowly away in rear, headway 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 13l behind Abdicate (8-6) at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd.
Brook Star (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Held up in touch and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 4th of 6, 21l behind Caraboss (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Circle Of Angels 12-1 (8-9) In touch, staying on one pace when hampered on rails over 1f out, 4th of 14, 11l behind Power Punch (9-0) at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) gf.