raced keen, tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, clear approaching last, hung badly left and headed flat, no extra
led or disputed lead until headed approaching 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off when pulled up before last
towards rear, headway and effort 2 out, kept on one pace flat
in touch, effort between last 2, one pace under pressure
in touch, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out
prominent to 7th, soon dropped rear
held up towards rear, pushed along 7th, headway under pressure between last 2, no impression flat
led or disputed lead until approaching 2 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along and headway approaching 2 out, effort between last 2, stayed on to lead flat
in touch to 3rd, soon behind
towards rear, never dangerous
Follow On won well enough over course and distance two starts ago but struggled off his new mark at Perth subsequently and is likely to do so again in a race taken to go MORE EQUITY, who gets the verdict ahead of Run Forest Run. Karen McLintock's gelding was good value for his win at Sedgefield two starts ago and was not disgraced off his new mark at Kelso subsequently so he has to be respected but may have to settle for minor honours. There is little to choose between Rexmehead and Mr Midaz on their recent form and both have to be considered off their respective light weights. Hawkwell is only 4lbs higher than when scoring in a novices' handicap here a year ago so has to be considered but Nicky Richards has been struggling to have winners of late so he may be best watched and preference is for More Equity. Peter Monteith's mare is better than she showed on a softer surface at Perth last time and she looks worth supporting back on faster ground today.
Pontop (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway 5th and in touch, led 3 out, headed between last 2, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Longdale (10-9) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gf.
Follow On 15-2 (11-5) Mid-division, effort under pressure before 3 out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 19l behind Kalellshan (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Lugato (GER) 16-1 (10-10) Towards rear for most, some late headway, never a factor, 11th of 19, 23l behind Marks Rusty (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-102 gs in May.
Newman Des Plages (FR) 16-1 (11-1) Held up behind, some headway from 3 out, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 17l behind Lie Forrit (11-7) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Run Forest Run (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Mid-division, prominent 4 out, soon led, ridden 2 out, headed next, no extra flat, 4th of 10, 6l behind Corkage (11-11) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in May.
Hapthor 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, lost place and behind from 7th and soon beaten, 9th of 11, well behind Industrial Star (11-4) at Kelso 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Hawkwell (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 2 out, kept on, never nearer, 4th of 8, 11l behind Kalellshan (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Iona Star (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Not fluent and chased leader from 2nd, lost back position before 11th, every chance from 3 out until after 2 out, held when mistake last, weakened flat, just held on until 2nd, 2nd of 9, 10l behind Arctic Echo (11-12) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in May.
More Equity 8-1 (10-10) Towards rear, outpaced 4 out, 11th of 14, well behind Guns And Butter (11-4) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gs in Apr '08.
Mr Midaz 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division, headway under pressure 2 out, stayed on to lead flat, driven out, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May beating Rexmehead (10-12) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Rexmehead (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up, headway 6th, led after 2 out, driven, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Mr Midaz (11-1) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gf in May.
