slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, smooth headway to track winner 3f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, smooth headway to lead over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on well
prominent, tracked leader after 5f, ridden 6f out, gradually weakened
held up towards rear, outpaced after 6f, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out to chase winner, kept on one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 5f out, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden 5f out, never dangerous
Next Flight can outstay his opponents to land the opener, with Ellway Heights, Paddy Mul and Western Bluebird expected to give him most to do. Ron Barr's five-year-old has been in consistent form of late without managing to add to his only success so far, at Newcastle in April. That was gained on soft ground that brought his stamina into play, but he did run well enough on fast going at Redcar in May to suggest that he will not be inconvenienced by underfoot conditions here. He kept on gamely enough on a return to Gosforth Park 11 days and still appears to be well treated. Ellway Heights was a bit unlucky in running here last time, and should appreciate the step up in trip, as should Paddy Mul, a staying on third at Catterick. Western Bluebird should not be left out either, having beat all by Toni Alcala when trying to make all in amateur company over the course and distance a week ago. There are quite a few in with chances then, but Next Flight deserves to get his head back in front and is the selection.