tracked leaders, pushed along after halfway, ridden well over 3f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, all out
held up, chased leaders over 3f out, no extra final furlong
held up, headway on inner well over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed towards finish
led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
slowly away, in rear, chased leaders before halway, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, eased well over 1f out
tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
Trance is more than capable of winning this on a going day but they're hard to predict and it wouldn't be the biggest surprise to see Flamed Amazement burst into action. Lenny Lungo landed this race with Silvertown in 2006 and he has another likely looking candidate for top honours in our selection. True, he left Mark Johnston's yard after one promising start and has failed to win over hurdles but he's bred to relish this stiffer test of stamina and should also benefit from being switched to the handicap ranks. Hill Billy Rock is another stepping up in trip and is one to monitor in the market but there are no such concerns for course specialist Danzatrice who is slipping back down towards a winning mark. Forrest Flyer is not without a squeak but is probably best watched on his return and we'll take Flamed Amazement to step up to the mark.
Trance (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Behind, never a factor, 13th of 15, 16l behind Pee Jay's Dream (8-7) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Hill Billy Rock (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 4l behind Pee Jay's Dream (8-7) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Flamed Amazement 10-1 (9-12) Behind, some headway over 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 23l behind Drill Sergeant (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Danzatrice 6-1 (9-3) Held up, good headway from over 2f out to chase winner over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Grizebeck (10-1) at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
Forrest Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (7-10) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, driven and every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Ha'penny Beacon (9-7) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Oct.
Miss Havisham (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Close up, chased leader over 8f out, led over 7f out, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 10, 15l behind Nimello (9-2) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Next Flight (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Held up, some headway over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 18l behind Dansilver (8-12) at Southwell 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Grey Outlook 6-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, last of 8, well behind Grizebeck (10-1) at Musselburgh 2m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.