Steel Rain won two of only four starts last year but hasn't raced since September and collateral form has him closely matched with Madame Kintyre. The latter was only beaten a head at Windsor a week ago and should be in the shake-up but JUST FOR MARY makes more appeal. She went very close in testing ground at the Curragh last September off a 6lb higher mark and with an apprentice taking a further 7lb off her back, looks to have every chance here. Gracie's Games could make the frame and looks best of the rest.
Absa Lutte (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Dwelt in rear, never a factor, 7th of 10, 8l behind Green Park (9-4) at Chester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Just For Mary 17-2 (9-7) Raced stand side, outpaced in rear, headway when hung right over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 7l behind Bosun Breese (9-2) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Madame Kintyre 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, driven to lead approaching final furlong, soon hard pressed, headed last stride, 2nd of 13, hd behind Ginzan (9-11) at Windsor 5f fll hcp (5) sft.
Steel Rain 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, held on, won at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep beating Lake Wanaka (8-6) by shd, 7 ran.
Ever Roses 13-2 (9-3) In rear, staying when not much room inside final furlong, last of 7, 8l behind Pivotal Prospect (8-12) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) sft in May.
Gracie's Games 6-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, soon recovered, in touch, headway and every chance over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Errigal Lad (8-2) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Rightcar 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Proper Charlie (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in May.
Invigilator 5-2fav (9-1) In touch in rear, ridden halfway, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 5l behind Sophie's Beau (8-2) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Sally's Swansong 4-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Pivotal Prospect (8-12) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) sft in May.
Prigsnov Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (7-11) Not much room soon after start, raced keenly, held up behind, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, last of 9, 8l behind Caranbola (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
