mid-division, ridden along approaching halfway, soon became detached and pulled up
held up in rear of mid-division, driven when weakening before 2 out, pulled up before last
chased leaders on inner, shaken up when briefly outpaced approaching 2 out, soon ridden, pressed leader when mistake at final flight, led narrowly final 150yds, kept on well flat
close up, ridden when making some headway on outer before 2 out, soon no extra, weakened
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
close up, blundered 1st, soon mid-division, shaken up when good headway between horses 2 out, led narrowly approaching final flight when made slight mistake, headed final 150yds, ran on
in touch, struggling when pulled up before final flight
detached early, slow jump when pulled up before 2 out
held up in mid-division, shaken up before 2 out, outpaced and driven approaching final flight, kept on strongly final 150yds, not reach leaders
disputed lead early, headed and tracked leader soon after 5th, ridden when every chance 2 out, kept on one pace flat
disputed lead, led narrowly soon after 5th, ridden when headed approaching final flight, no extra final 150yds
never better than mid-division
prominent, ridden and weakened quickly from 2 out
mid-division on outer, driven and became detached from 2 out, tailed off
always towards rear, pulled up approaching final flight
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Getaway Bay won at Uttoxeter last summer but has not reproduced that form while Ex S'elance tries a new trip and Storm Force One has had plenty of chances. Ribeye wasn’t winning out of turn at Newcastle but an 8lb rise looks harsh. Atomic Angel won here over the winter and later at Sedgefield but JOHNSON’S BLUE is only five and generally progressive. Last month’s course winner looked ready for a step up in trip when second last time at Newcastle.
Ryedale Racer 25-1 (11-4) Chased leader until pushed along 4 out, chased leaders, ridden before 3 out, outpaced soon after, stayed on past beaten horses run-in, 4th of 12, 15 3/4l behind Lissen To The Lady (10-5) at Kelso 2m 7f hcp (4) sft in Feb.
Sutton Manor (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, never involved, 11th of 12, 14l behind Don Brocco (10-13) at Carlisle 3m 1f hcp (5) sft in Feb.
Johnson's Blue (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Midfield, awkward 4 out, headway before 3 out, ridden to chase leaders before 2 out, stayed on flat but no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 7 1/2l behind Warriors Story (10-11) at Newcastle 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Ribeye 10-3 (10-11) Keen behind leaders, almost upsides 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden clear flat, won at Newcastle 3m hcp (5) gd in Apr beating Post Chaise (11-2) by 4 3/4l, 11 ran.
Shantou Boudicca 50-1 (10-12) Held up, pushed along and outpaced home turn, plugged on from 2 out in distant 3rd, 3rd of 5, 22l behind Bonne Vitesse (10-11) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (4) gs in Apr.
Dillarchie 6-1 (11-6) Chased leader, weakened before 7th, no extra from 3 out, 7th of 10, dist behind Shighness (11-6) at Wetherby 2m 5f mdn (4) hvy in Mar.
Strike Of Lighting (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway 2 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Killane (10-0) at Carlisle 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Loch Linnhe 18-1 (11-11) Chased leader, ridden and outpaced 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 10, 37 1/4l behind Well Cliche (10-10) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Atomic Angel 4-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway under pressure to lead home turn, ridden and narrowly headed 2 out, could not go pace of leaders approaching last, no extra flat, 3rd of 10, 10l behind Great Raffles (10-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Bonny Houxty 11-1 (10-10) Chased leader, took it up after 4 out briefly, ridden and outpaced 3 out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 10, 25 3/4l behind Great Raffles (10-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Getaway Bay (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Tracked clear leader until stumbled bend approaching 3 out, weakened 2 out, last of 6, 28 3/4l behind Beaufort West (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m 7f hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Ex S'elance (FR) 28-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced approaching 2 out, plugged on thereafter, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 10, 7 3/4l behind The Raven's Return (11-3) at Carlisle 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Storm Force One 11-2 (10-4) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, plugged on in distant 3rd, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Veshenskaya (10-10) at Wetherby 3m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Queen Of Fame (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Mid-division, not fluent 4th, ridden and outpaced 3 out, never in contention, 4th of 7, 33 1/4l behind Maliboo (11-11) at Hereford 3m 2f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Oscar Blue (IRE) 200-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, went 2nd 4th until before 3 out, stopped quickly and pulled up after 3 out (dismounted), at Perth 3m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
The Black Squirrel (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Led, pressed 2 out, ridden and headed last, weakened flat, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind The Questioner (10-9) at Wetherby 3m hcp (5) sft in Mar.
