raced far side group, slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 1f out, kept on towards finish
raced far side group, in touch, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
raced far side group, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish
raced farside group, slowly into stride, pushed along towards rear and reminders, weakened over 1f out
led far side group, headed 1f out, weakened towards finish
led stands side, kept on, never able to trouble far side group
rider removed hood late, slowly away, chased leader stands side group halfway, kept on no impression on far side group
tracked leader far side group, weakened over 1f out
raced far side group, in touch, no impression from well over 1f out
raced far side group, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
raced far side group, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced far side group, towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
raced far side group, chased leaders, led 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well
chased leaders stands side, weakened final furlong
raced far side group, mid-division, weakened 2f out
Avertor is of interest despite top-weight however SIR GEOFFREY looks ready to win again and is preferred to Make My Dream. Alan McCabe's son of Captain Rio bounced back to form with a solid third to Mey Blossom at Thirsk last month. His earlier win at Ripon off 68 suggests that this 5lb higher mark won't be a problem and the jockey booking takes the eye. Make My Dream is consistent and looked a tad unlucky at Windsor, Brierty holds Highland Warrior on their York run last time where the race was run to suit, whilst Sands Crooner represents a yard in great form and is not dismissed after a Doncaster win last week. Of more interest however are Sulis Minerva, Evelyn May and Avertor. The former tries blinkers for the first time and Jamie Spencer retains the ride and is doing a fairly light weight, Barry Hills' filly is well-handicapped although might just be better on the all-weather, whilst Roger Charlton's gelding is down in the weights and down in trip, both of which look sure to suit. Hazelrigg wins rarely and this strong-traveller needs to prove that his win last time was no flash in the pan. An interesting sprint then where the most tentative of votes goes to Sir Geoffrey.
Avertor 14-1 (8-6) Dwelt, took keen hold in rear, never a factor, last of 9, 5l behind Street Power (8-11) at Kempton 6f 4yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Igoyougo 5-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 11, 7l behind Five Star Junior (9-7) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Brierty (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Chased leading pair, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead final 75 yards, kept on, won at York 5f app hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Ridley Didley (9-5) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Northern Dare (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 10l behind King Of Eden (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Spring Green 9-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Steelcut (8-13) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Taurus Twins 9-1 (9-6) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 15l behind Lost In Paris (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Hazelrigg (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, soon switched left, carried head high, edged right and pressed leader over 1f out, driven ahead inside final furlong, just did enough, won at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Foxy Music (9-12) by nk, 6 ran.
Sir Geoffrey (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, edged left approaching 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Mey Blossom (8-8) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Make My Dream 12-1 (9-4) Behind, switched sharply left 2f out, headway on wide outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Desert Poppy (9-2) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Highland Warrior 14-1 (9-7) Held up behind, outpaced 2f out, ridden and kept on under pressure final furlong, never able to reach leaders, 5th of 7, 3l behind Brierty (9-10) at York 5f app hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Sands Crooner (IRE) 10-3fav (9-3) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, held on near finish, won at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Frognal (9-7) by nk, 9 ran.
Tyrannosaurus Rex (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, closed over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Hazelrigg (9-0) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Evelyn May (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Hung left throughout, in touch far side, pushed along halfway soon beaten, last of 7, 6l behind Lucky Dan (9-3) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Sulis Minerva (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up in 6th, effort on inside over 2f out, ridden to press leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Requisite (9-9) at Kempton 6f fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Red Rosanna 14-1 (9-12) Led, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Comptonspirit (9-7) at Warwick 5f fll hcp (5) gf.
