tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and joined over 1f out, headed towards finish
tracked leader, ridden to join leader over 1f out, gradually wore down leader to lead towards finish
pushed along in rear, outpaced halfway
close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
WAFFLE has proved hard to keep right and disappointed so far this year. But he's dropped in class off a mark of 93 and is the one to beat if running anywhere near that. Fast Finian appeared to waste a good chance in similar company at Southwell last time but that may have been down to the Fibresand surface and better is expected here. Milly's Secret ended last year with a victory here but still has a bit to find on today's terms with the selection.
Bapak Muda (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place 5f out, well beaten over 2f out, 9th of 10, 14l behind Dream Ally (9-9) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Waffle (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 7th of 9, 7l behind Clear Spring (9-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Fast Finian (IRE) 9-4 (9-1) Taken to post early, led, headed 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind Gaelic Wizard (8-11) at Southwell 7f app clm stks (6) fbs in Jun.
Absolute Bearing (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Raced near side, outpaced and always behind, 12th of 20, 14l behind Amis Reunis (8-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Bix (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Hampered start, in rear, driven over 3f out, headway over 1f out, not able to get on terms, 6th of 10, 6l behind Dream Ally (9-9) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Milly's Secret (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Raced wide towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 12, 19l behind New Bidder (8-13) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Apr.