chased leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, switched left over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside and no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, steadied start, held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
NonRunner
Isstoora and Whitkirk carry 6lb extra for recent wins at Nottingham and Thirsk respectively though both won easily enough and can figure again. But VIVE LA DIFFERENCE (NAP) can race off the same mark as when beaten only a neck at Thirsk last time and Tim Easterby’s charge may prove the one to side with in this. Akkadian Empire has been winning on the all-weather this year but remains winless on Turf in 12 attempts but Jacob Black finished in front of stable companion Cliff Bay when second here recently and is preferred of Keith Dalgleish’s three runners.
Whitkirk 7-2 (8-13) A little slow into stride, held up, headway on outside to chase leader 5f out, led 2f out, edged right and clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gf in May beating Zeshov (9-4) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
Isstoora (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, soon clear, won at Nottingham 1m hcp fll (5) gf in May beating Beatbybeatbybeat (9-4) by 5l, 8 ran.
Vive La Difference (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Took keen hold, held up, headway on wide outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Mango Chutney (9-3) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Racemaker 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Luis Vaz De Torres (9-7) at Wetherby 7f hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Akkadian Empire 33-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, dist behind Asylo (10-12) at Perth 2m (4) sft in Apr.
Crazy Tornado (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway on inside when not clear run over 1f out, hung right and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Sureyoutoldme (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gf in May.
Archipeligo 13-2 (9-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 10th of 12, 13l behind Orobas (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in May.
Cliff Bay (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 3/4l behind Maifalki (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gs in May.
Rockwood 11-2 (9-8) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Orobas (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in May.
Abushamah (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Held up, took keen hold, no real headway final 2f, 7th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Orobas (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in May.
Gun Case 25-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a threat, 11th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Presidential (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Pickett's Charge 5-1fav (9-4) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway over 1f out, went 3rd final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Orobas (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in May.
Jacob Black 15-8fav (8-7) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Maifalki (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gs in May.
Chinese Spirit (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, 4th and one pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Trading Point (10-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp (4) gf in May.
