slowly into stride, switched left and held up towards rear, headway on inside 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide, chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inside, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
soon led, wide straight, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt, switched left and held up in rear, headway towards inside 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led briefly, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway chasing leaders 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
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Rosedale Topping revealed notable improvement when scoring at Yarmouth this month and has an obvious chance if she has turned a corner having shown little previously. However, connections have warned she will only run if the ground softens and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Balgowlah is one to note in the market on his handicap bow for a shrewd yard but the choice falls upon the more exposed BELOVED KNIGHT. He has the virtue of consistency on his side based on this year's efforts, and his run behind Gas Monkey at Kempton represents fair form in this grade. He was beaten by The Night King back in January but can turn the form around on better terms here. The latter, however, has continued to run pretty well since that success and is certainly one for the shortlist, along with Spring Praise who has more to offer.
Ritha 28-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Gossip Column (9-5) at Windsor 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
Rosedale Topping (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Slowly away and slowly into stride, in touch in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, effort inside final furlong when rider dropped reins, ridden to lead towards finish, won at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) sft in May beating Patty Patch (9-8) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
The Night King 15-2 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on and lost 2nd place inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 6 3/4l behind Hateya (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Balgowlah (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Guvenor's Choice (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (6) pol in Nov.
King Athelstan (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased, 14th of 17, 17 1/2l behind Victory Chime (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Beloved Knight 9-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Pammi (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in May.
Johni Boxit 33-1 (9-7) In rear, pushed along over 2f out, never near leaders, 9th of 12, 12 1/2l behind My Boy Sepoy (9-9) at Bath 1m hcp (6) fm in May.
Champs Inblue 16-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never a factor, 4th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Hateya (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Forricherforpoorer (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 10th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Father Ailbe (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Dragon Tattoo (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Dwelt, held up in rear on inner, ridden inside final 2f, headway over 1f out, plugged on, 6th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Kachumba (9-9) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in May.
Seaquinn 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Gas Monkey (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Ragstone Ridge (FR) 50-1 (9-1) In rear, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 27 1/4l behind Hateya (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Spring Praise (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in touch, headway 3f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Choral Music (9-8) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) sft in May.
Valerie's Memory 16-1 (8-11) Raced wide, in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 32 3/4l behind Happy Ending (8-11) at Brighton 1m 2f stks (6) gf in Apr.
