tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden 3 lengths clear 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, headed final strides
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
keen in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead final strides
dwelt, in rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 3f out, slightly outpaced 2f out, stayed on towards finish
keen, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish
QUEEN'S SCHOLAR gets the nod here ahead of Tribal Myth and High Resolution. Mark Johnston's filly put in her smartest performance to date when third to Glenluji at Musselburgh last time out. She looks capable of winning off her mark of 64 and this very well-related daughter of Street Cry can take top order. Tribal Myth ran well behind Mejd at Beverley and is respected on this track. He has never ventured further north than Redcar but this stiff uphill finish should suit and a bold bid is anticipated once again. Catbells remains capable of better and is handicapped to win a race, High Resolution is consistent but ultimately winless in 15, whilst Wood Fair is creeping down to a fair mark but she hasn't gone on from a fair run behind Avonrose last May. Key Breeze makes a modicum of appeal as he tumbles quickly down the handicap; the market could be useful to his chance as he takes in this weak event. Frontline Phantom is less exposed than most and not ruled out completely, however the nomination is given to Queen's Scholar.
Tribal Myth (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Led for 1f, tracked winner until over 5f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, always held, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Mejd (9-6) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Queen's Scholar (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Glenluji (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Catbells (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 8th of 10, 12l behind Captain John Nixon (8-7) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Royal Holiday (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 13l behind Jigajig (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
High Resolution 7-4fav (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Verluga (8-12) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Wood Fair 40-1 (8-2) Took keen hold, prominent, went 2nd over 5f out, led over 4f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 19l behind Emerald Girl (8-11) at Carlisle 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Frontline Phantom (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Hampered and slowly into stride, behind and never dangerous, 9th of 10, 17l behind Dream Win (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Key Breeze 6-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 11l behind Fleetwoodsands (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Acol 16-1 (8-8) Keen tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Choc'a'moca (8-2) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Jun.
Zambuka (FR) 8-1 (8-10) Keen, led 2f, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 29l behind Buzz Bird (8-9) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
