slowly into stride, in rear, ridden halfway, eased final 2f, virtually pulled up
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, switched right over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous
close up, chased leader over 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out
keen, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
keen, led, ridden clear over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong
No Grouse,Dvinsky and Tregarron are three against the field in this competitive finale and the vote is given to No Grouse. The selection was a fair third behind Dispol Katie last time out off this mark. This looks easier and from what looks a good draw he is taken to score. Divinsky rates the main danger on his latest second behind Sharaby but he has risen in the weights for being beaten and for that reason he is opposed. Tregarron is another worthy of respect on his best form now that he is dropping in grade but he has yet to prove he stays this far and is passed over for that reason. White Bear is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he has been tried over a variety of trips without success and one again looks vulnerable. Of the remainder Coconut Squeak, is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he looks weighted up to his best and for the winner we return to No Grouse.
Cherokee Nation 25-1 (8-8) Held up behind, lost touch from halfway, tailed off final 2f, last of 12, 38l behind Katiypour (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp (3) gd.
Dvinsky (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Sharaby (8-6) at Chepstow 7f stk 0-70 (5) gf.
No Grouse 18-1 (8-10) Mid-division, driven along over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 7l behind Dispol Katie (9-0) at York 7f hcp (4) gs.
Roman Quintet (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 17, 5l behind Borderlescott (8-0) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Tregarron 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 8th of 14, 6l behind Hazewind (8-11) at Leicester 7f stk 0-70 (5) gd.
Riquewihr 5-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never a danger, 8th of 12, 6l behind Inch By Inch (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol.
White Bear (FR) 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders centre, led 4f out, soon ridden, stayed on well until headed near finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Salinger (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol.
Coconut Squeak 6-1 (8-9) Went left start, chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 8l behind Extreme Beauty (8-9) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo fll (3) gf.
