tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, just held on
dwelt always in rear
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt towards rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly, just failed
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final, lost 2nd towards finish
in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, never a factor
led, clear halfway, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
keen held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
A modest affair in which several have decent claims. It would be no surprise to see Peak Storm and The Dukkerer in the firing-line. Sam Spade is well treated on past form but Maltease Ah is only a plater while Kakapuka is best on the all-weather. The booking of Paul Hanagan for NO REFUND catches the eye with the four-year-old only 3lb higher than when scoring over course and distance in the autumn. He gets the nod, though New Rich won't be far away if staying the extra furlong.
Half Way 10-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, recovered to lead over 6f out and raced keenly, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, 6th of 7, 9l behind Living Leader (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Peak Storm 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, headway and switched right over 6f out, one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 7l behind Skidby Mill (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
The Dukkerer (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Mid-division, driven along 2f out, soon beaten, 12th of 16, 6l behind Overlord (8-8) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
New Rich 16-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 7l behind Flexible Flyer (9-6) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Kakapuka 8-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden 2f out, joined over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Royal Caper (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in May.
No Refund (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, plugged on final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 11, 14l behind Bonjour Steve (8-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Swilken 8-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, edged left and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 10l behind Pabusar (9-12) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May.
It's All A Game 8-1 (9-4) Soon off the pace and pushed along towards rear, ridden well over 2f out, never involved, 9th of 13, 17l behind Advance (9-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Maltease Ah 25-1 (9-1) With leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, keeping on same pace when slightly hampered and switched left over 1f out, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Barney McGrew (9-6) at Thirsk 6f sell stks (6) sft in May.
Sam Spade (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Hampered after start, early reminders towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 15, 27l behind Im Dapper Too (8-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft in May.
Sairaam (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Raced alone towards far side, chased leaders, pushed along and lost place before halfway, soon behind, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Advance (9-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Aureolin Gulf 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 8l behind Attain (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f app hcp (6) gd in May.
