slow into stride, in rear, wide and headway approaching final furlong, nearest finish
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to press winner inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, no impression final furlong
led, ridden and headed entering final 2f, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leader, led entering final 2f, pressed inside final furlong, ridden and ran on
in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, never on terms
raced wide close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide towards rear, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never nearer
NonRunner
Always a highly competitive affair with the added spice of an Irish raider in Only Spoofing this time. Formerly with Jedd O'Keeffe, he's not been the easiest to catch right for current connections but does arrive on the back of a Navan win and a tempting mark. Ancient Times did well to score first time back over this trip and looks an improver, whilst Sampers Seven showed terrific speed from the gate on reappearance and will probably trailblaze again. Both are of interest with first runs under their respective belts. However, course and distance winner, MAKANAH, usually contests hot sprints and his class may just see him through, although he's probably slightly better over 6f.
Danzeno 28-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Copper Knight (9-3) at Doncaster 5f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Makanah 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders near side of group, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, strong challenge close home, just held, 2nd of 22, hd behind Dakota Gold (9-4) at York 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Copper Knight (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on until faded inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Illusionist (8-12) at York 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Burning Cash (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Outpaced in last pair, some headway over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Winter Power (9-2) at York 5f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Sampers Seven (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Wore hood to post, raced keenly, led, ridden and strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Sound Reason (9-5) at Haydock 5f hcp (4) gs in May.
Indian Sounds (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) In touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Zarzyni (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Ancient Times 13-2 (9-5) In leading pair, ridden into narrow lead 2f out, ran on well, won at Doncaster 5f hcp (4) gf in Apr beating Lynns Boy (8-11) by nk, 7 ran.
Be Proud (IRE) 28-1 (9-6) Chased leaders in centre, ridden 2f out, ran on well final 110 yards, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Candescence (9-2) at Hamilton 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Never Dark 6-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and awkwardly away, headway far side of group halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind Sound Reason (9-5) at Haydock 5f hcp (4) gs in May.
Modular Magic 9-2fav (9-3) Led, ridden well over 1f out, soon pressed, kept on well until headed closing stages, 3rd of 12, hd behind Ready Freddie Go (9-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Showalong 10-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, pushed along under 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, 4th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Illusionist (8-12) at York 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Only Spoofing (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, 3rd and edged left 100 yards out, kept on well, led close home, won at Navan 5f hcp gd in May beating Arnhem (9-7) by nk, 9 ran.
John Kirkup 13-2 (9-8) Awkwardly away, pushed along in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Militia (9-10) at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
Mejthaam (IRE) 28-1 (8-4) Chase winner, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Fine Wine (8-4) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Glory Fighter 5-2fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, chase winner halfway, ridden and stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Militia (9-10) at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gd in May.
