mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance entering final furlong, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong and soon weakened
slowly into stride and always behind
held up towards rear, ridden and headway from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to lead post
mid-division, ridden and weakened from over 3f out, eased final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out and weakened final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on to lead inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner close home
tracked leader, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
LUCAYAN DANCER is a regular and reliable type at this grade and is preferred to Johnston¿s Baby and Rowan Lodge. The selection was second at the last time of asking, and although he would have preferred a more truly run race he ran well and should continue to give a good account. The David Nicholls trained gelding has preference for this trip and looks capable of snatching a victory here. Johnston¿s Baby has been runner-up at the last two attempts. She made her flat turf debut last time and the step up in trip suited her well and she looks to have more to offer, though a finish as runner-up for the third time in a row looks most likely. Ollie Pears' Rowan Lodge was a winner over distance at Beverly last time, after a three month absence. He hit a good vein of form this time last year, but whether he can repeat that remains to be seen. He¿ll have a stiff test here and a finish in the minors looks in all likelihood. Dancing Lyra looks best of the remainder but has been a little unreliable of late so may be best watched. Check the market for clues on the rest, but for us Lucayan Dancer gets the verdict.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Held up behind, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Beverley 1m sell stks (5) gf in Apr beating Bajan Pride (9-7) by nk, 17 ran.
Beaumont Boy 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 14l behind Whozart (11-3) at Catterick 5f am hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Complete Frontline (GER) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, chased along halfway, soon beaten, last of 17, 22l behind Jebel Tara (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Dancing Lyra 3-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up and keen, headway 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, soon stayed on same pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Boundless Prospect (8-10) at Southwell 1m 3f sell stks (6) fbs in Mar.
Defi (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Chased leader, beaten 2f out, last of 11, 38l behind Bourse (8-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcap (4) sft in Nov.
Jojesse 100-1 (9-1) Always behind, 10th of 17, 13l behind Stonecrabstomorrow (9-3) at Redcar 6f clm stks (6) fm.
Lucayan Dancer 7-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, held near finish, 2nd of 7, hd behind Grand Art (8-9) at Catterick 1m 4f clm stks (6) gf.
Optical Seclusion (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Always behind, no chance when eased over 1f out, last of 13, 35l behind All You Need (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (7) pol in Feb.
Victory Spirit 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders far side group, kept on final 2f, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Ace Of Spies (8-10) at Newcastle 6f hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Johnston's Baby (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway to mid-division over 7f out, lost place and dropped to rear 3f out, ridden and headway and switched right approaching final furlong, driven and ran on towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 10, nk behind Granary Girl (8-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
Sparky Vixen 25-1 (8-6) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 18l behind Royal Dignitary (9-7) at Southwell 1m clm stks (6) fbs.
Evelith Regent (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, weakeend approaching final furlong, 9th of 11, 18l behind Hyde Lea Flyer (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Nov.
