A trappy Class 5 sprint full of contenders who crop up in their turn and a fast pace ensured with the likes of the trailblazing Pearl Noir on show. The Dixon gelding held on well last time to oblige at Ripon and has landed back-to-back successes before. However, he's not been the most consistent over the years and CLASSIC PURSUIT is put forward as a speculative choice on the back of two perfectly solid runs after an absence at Nottingham on similar ground. He'll need things to fall right but he hails from a highly progressive yard and remains on a feasible mark. Whitecrest is another likely to be doing his best work late on and the recent Brighton winner is respected along with Ada Lovelace, third home in that Brighton contest. Ruby's Day and Oriental Relation are also noted in a very open affair.
Musharrif 10-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Upavon (8-13) at Newmarket 6f hcp (5) gf in May.
Desert Command 9-1 (9-8) Led to halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 2l behind Landing Night (9-8) at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gf in May.
Cosmic Chatter 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on and no impression, 8th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Pea Shooter (9-4) at Wetherby 5f hcp (4) gf in May.
Oeil De Tigre (FR) 28-1 (8-11) Steadied start in rear, never on terms, 12th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Majestic Hero (8-13) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gf in May.
Whitecrest 7-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, driven and ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 5f hcp (5) gd in May beating Secret Millionaire (9-0) by 1l, 6 ran.
Ada Lovelace 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Whitecrest (9-6) at Brighton 5f hcp (5) gd in May.
Ruby's Day 10-1 (9-2) Held up in last pair, headway and switched right inside final furlong, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Imperial Legend (9-3) at Hamilton 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
Oriental Relation (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Windforpower (9-2) at Carlisle 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
Hit The Lights (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) With leader, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Pearl Noir (8-13) at Ripon 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
Classic Pursuit 5-2 (9-4) Raced towards centre and 3rd in group, no impression when hung right over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Powerful Wind (9-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
Pearl Noir 13-2 (8-13) Made all, ridden well over 1f out, soon edged left and hard pressed, just held on towards finish, won at Ripon 5f hcp (5) gf in May beating Flicka's Boy (9-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Bronze Beau 11-1 (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 6th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Windforpower (9-2) at Carlisle 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
