led, ridden over 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 50 yards, faded and lost 2 places near finish
in touch 2f, mid-division, carried left over 4f out, soon outpaced, behind final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 3f out to over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division on inside, ridden and headway well over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards, kept on
towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd towards finish, not reached leading pair
soon tracked leader, lost place over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened 2f out, beaten when eased final furlong
mid-division, edged left over 4f out, headway under pressure to chase leaders over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leader over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to challenge and every chance final 75 yards, no extra near finish
dwelt, behind, outpaced when not much room over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened well over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and outpaced on outside over 2f out, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, never near leaders
towards rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never near leaders
always behind
If all 16 run there could be some each-way value to be had, but a tentative selection in a minefield of a race would be CROSS KEY, with Destiny's Dancer and Hathaway worthy of inclusion of the shortlist. Richard Fahey's Cross Key is having her first run since last summer, and makes her handicap debut, but she's sure to have been well-schooled. The yard have had some nice winners this week, and she looks capable of continuing that run. It's a step up in trip, but the trainer's a master at placing his charges, and she could prove to be more than capable at this level against some more experienced but inconsistent types. It may be co-incidence, but the last three winners of this contest have all had a low draw, so she could be perfectly berthed too. Hathaway made all when winning over this trip at Thirsk last month, and similar tactics may be employed today. Destiny's Dancer has the advantage of a 5lb claimer on board; she showed some improvement last time out after a number of disappointing efforts. There are quite a few hold-up sorts in this, which given the stiff finish could see a race of changing fortunes, but we think the one to prevail can be Cross Key.
Barnstorm 9-1 (8-10) Chased leader, challenged 2f out, soon weakened and hung right, 12th of 13, 10l behind Maze (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Newtons Cradle (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 12l behind Oriental Cat (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Hathaway (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Made all, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, just held on, won at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May beating Killing Moon (9-4) by hd, 11 ran.
Snore No More (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Never a factor, tailed off final furlong, last of 16, well behind Ghetto Gospel (8-4) at Navan 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 gf in Apr.
Cross Key (IRE) 9-4fav (8-9) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 5l behind I Am That (9-3) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Aug.
High Resolution 5-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 9, 9l behind Dispol Kabira (8-4) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Welcome Bounty 100-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, hung left and lost touch over 2f out, soon well behind, virtually pulled up, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Royal Dignitary (9-7) at Carlisle 1m clm stks (6) gf in May.
Dispol Kabira 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division, one pace from 2f out, 9th of 13, 5l behind Maze (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Ochilview Warrior (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, 7th of 11, 20l behind Timeless Elegance (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Destiny's Dancer 8-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, swiched right over 2f out, ran on from over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, straightened up, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 14, nk behind Valantino Oyster (8-0) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Acol 100-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, effort 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Comedy Act (9-0) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo stk 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Sydney Bridge 28-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, beaten just under halfway, last of 11, 15l behind Lees Anthem (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Apr.
Broctune Papa Gio 12-1 (8-0) Led far side, clear of that group over 1f out, stayed on, held by front pair on stands side well inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Catawollow (7-13) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Anna's Boy 66-1 (8-11) In rear, weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Timeless Elegance (9-8) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Woodhouse Mill (IRE) 80-1 (8-4) Held up, ridden 3f out, always in rear, 9th of 13, 16l behind Princess Lexi (8-5) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Frontline Phantom (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, some headway from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 7l behind Cabal (9-6) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
