made all, ridden over 2f out, joined inside final furlong, driven and found extra
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden 3f out, driven to join winner inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace
never on terms
tracked winner, ridden 3f out, lost 2nd approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
never on terms
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
in rear, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened 2f out
never on terms
mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, no impression final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
COMEDY ACT can take the limelight with Shades Of Grey and Celebrian amongst those that can contest the minor places. The selection shaped with a degree of promise on his reappearance before duly enjoying a step up in trip at Nottingham where he ran on strongly to get the better of a fair field in taking fashion. Comedy Act will be hit a good bit harder by the handicapper than the 5lb penalty he carries and he can win this before attempting to complete his hat-trick in one of the contests that he has entries for over the course of the week. Celebrian improved for the switch to handicapping when a head behind Celtic Ransom at Wolverhampton and the pair look closely matched on that evidence whilst Shades Of Grey is a potential improver now facing more realistic company and there was plenty to like about her run at Salisbury. Akamon, Bandear and Admiral Breese are others that may have more to offer but the punch line can be delivered by Comedy Act.
Comedy Act 3-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo stk 0-65 (6) gd in May beating So Bazaar (9-0) by 5l, 8 ran.
Shades Of Grey 125-1 (8-12) Led, headed 6f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 8l behind Shimmering Moment (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Akamon 25-1 (8-10) In touch, not much room over 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 8l behind Kajima (9-4) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Buona Sarah (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Held up in touch, headway to track leaders over 5f out, switched right to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Eltheeb (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Celebrian 13-2 (8-12) Held up, good headway on inside to track leaders 4f out, ridden 2f out, not clear run and switched right inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 12, hd behind Al Shababiya (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May.
Celtic Ransom 7-2 (8-12) Led, headed narrowly over 2f out, still every chance when not much room from over 1f out, driven and just held, 2nd of 12, shd behind Al Shababiya (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May.
Rainsborough 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 11l behind Al Khimiya (9-0) at Kempton 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Bandear (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Behind, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 5th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Mary's Pet (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Admiral Breese 13-8 (8-10) Narrow lead, headed halfway, ridden over 2f out, chased leader until weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Inside Track (8-13) at Southwell 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Dec.
Sunshine Buddy 80-1 (8-9) Tracked leading trio, effort and close enough 4f out, weakened well over 2f out, last of 6, 16l behind Caucus (9-3) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Sultan's Choice 7-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, one pace final furlong, no impression, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Othello (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
A P Ling 14-1 (8-6) Held up in rear in 4th, pushed along over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 4, 6l behind Bubbly Braveheart (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Looks Like Slim 12-1 (9-0) Always towards rear,, 12th of 16, 11l behind Flag Of Glory (9-1) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
