tracked leaders, not clear run from over 2f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in touch, headway to track leaders over 3f out, not clear run from over 2f out, never able to challenge
taken to post early, raced wide tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
taken to post early, soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away and behind, wide and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
raced wide in touch, headway 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
NonRunner
The majority are much of a muchness and the consistent X RATED (NAP) could have too much class for his rivals. He doesn't win very often but then again neither do most of this field and he arrives on the back of a really good effort in a better race at Redcar just five days ago. Expect Franny Norton to bounce him out and attempt to make all around a track which frequently proves suited to such positive tactics. Big Storm Coming has yet to find his form this term and is best watched, so the consistent Zeshov is suggested as the main threat to the Johnston inmate. Smugglers Creek and Colour Contrast, two of three Jardine contenders, house each-way claims.
Big Storm Coming 12-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 15th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Helovaplan (9-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
X Rated (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Led until over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Parole (8-9) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in May.
Zeshov (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 3 3/4l behind Trinity Star (8-11) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
Amy Blair 14-1 (9-9) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Maifalki (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gs in May.
Chinese Spirit (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, 4th and one pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Trading Point (10-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp (4) gf in May.
Palmerston 20-1 (8-12) Raced wide in mid-division, wide on home turn, behind final 2f, eased inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 22 3/4l behind El Principe (9-4) at Beverley 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Thorntoun Care 8-1 (9-3) Very slowly away, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 11l behind Remember The Days (9-11) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
Smugglers Creek (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Mischief Managed (9-3) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gf in May.
Rockwood 12-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Vive La Difference (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Crazy Tornado (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Vive La Difference (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Lucky Violet (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) In touch towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Duck Egg Blue (10-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp fll (5) gf in May.
Colour Contrast (IRE) 2-1fav (8-10) Close up, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind Prancing Oscar (9-7) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in May.
