chased leaders, ridden an edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest at finish
prominent 4f
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, stayed on
slowly into stride, behind, not clear run and headway over 1f out, kept on, never troubled leaders
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, not quicken inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
always towards rear, eased over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders over 3f
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A competitive handicap in which Inter Vision is hard to ignore, and he is given the vote over Pertemps Magus and Pomfret Lad who look the best of the rest. The selection is in cracking form and he once again has his fast ground conditions today which bring out the best in him. He won well at Newcastle last time when beating Divine Spirit, and although that rival re-opposes today on more favourable terms, we think our selection should be capable of confirming the placings from last time. They are both well-drawn with Inter Vision in particular having his chance boosted by the draw in stall 17. Pertemps Magus was returning from a break when beating Thorntoun Piccolo at Ayr last time. She is sure to come on for the run but this looks more competitive and she may just find a couple too good. Pomfret Lad was a good second behind our selection at Catterick last time and he looks to be on handy mark at present. He is capable of going close here and he is respected as a live danger to Inter Vision. Flying Edge won well last time and he is another who looks to be well-treated at present. However, we are prepared to keep faith with the hat-trick seeking Inter Vision who is nominated as our idea of the winner.
Inter Vision (USA) 5-1fav (9-5) Held up in touch far side, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) gf beating Divine Spirit (9-10) by 3l, 16 ran.
Armagnac 12-1 (9-12) Steadied start and switched right, effort when not much room over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 9l behind Top Dirham (9-2) at Doncaster 7f hcp (4) gf.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden and close up on outer 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 14, 6l behind Kostar (9-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf.
Kingscross 25-1 (9-10) Raced centre, outpaced, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, not reach leaders, 5th of 15, 3l behind Kodiac (9-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf.
Romany Nights (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Raced centre, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Kodiac (9-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf.
Pomfret Lad 16-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Inter Vision (9-4) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) frm.
Burley Flame 16-1 (9-2) Behind, soon outpaced, ridden and kept on final 2f, never nearer, 9th of 13, 2l behind No Grouse (8-8) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) gf.
Divine Spirit 12-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear far side, pushed along and headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 3l behind Inter Vision (9-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) gf.
Million Percent 9-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 13, 6l behind Wyatt Earp (8-11) at Redcar 6f hcp (2) gf.
Under My Spell 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reach leaders, 4th of 13, 2l behind Currency (9-5) at Warwick 6f hcp (5) gf.
Distant Times 7-2jt-fav (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 9l behind Pulse (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf.
Blackheath (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Led far side, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 7l behind Inter Vision (9-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) gf.
Marshallspark (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Soon behind, last of 13, 9l behind No Grouse (8-8) at Thirsk 6f hcp (4) gf.
Roman Quintet (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Raced on outer in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Kostar (9-6) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf.
Pertemps Magus 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, keen, ridden well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ayr 6f fll hcp (5) gs beating Thorntoun Piccolo (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Borderlescott 25-1 (9-4) Raced stands' side, slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 5th of 17, 6l behind Yorkshire Lad (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Flying Edge (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Made all stand side, ridden over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Hamilton 6f hcp (6) gs beating Attorney (8-13) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
