slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on and held towards finish
dwelt, held up mid-division, effort and not much room 2f out, one pace and no impression over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, one pace
in touch and keen on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, held up behind, never a factor
held up mid-division and keen on inner, effort and weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, some headway 2f out, never dangerous
VIOLENT VELOCITY couldn't quite catch the first three home over 7f at Beverley last time but had won over today's trip at Newcastle before that. This looks less competitive and John Quinn's charge gets the vote. Military Call hasn't raced since winning over C&D in August with Coolella behind but could figure if fully-tuned up for his reappearance, while Emeralds Spirit has a recent run under her belt and should be thereabouts judged on last year's best form. Botham is slipping down the weights and makes most appeal of the remainder.
Violent Velocity (IRE) 3-1fav (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind My Gacho (9-7) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Jewelled Dagger (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Grand Diamond (7-10) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Military Call 5-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, led last 50 yards, just held on, won at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Aug beating Madame Excelerate (9-3) by hd, 8 ran.
Global 14-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 18l behind Hong Kong Island (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Emeralds Spirit (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 18, 14l behind Fazza (8-8) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Ra Junior (USA) 9-2 (9-0) In rear, not trouble leaders, 9th of 10, 9l behind Fazza (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Lady Excel (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) In rear in center, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 17l behind Spavento (9-2) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Botham (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Euston Square (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Coolella (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Chased leading trio until halfway, weakened 3f out, last of 11, 34l behind Grey Boy (8-8) at Bath 1m hcp (6) fm in Apr.
King Bertolini (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 35l behind Bold Marc (9-0) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Ninth House (USA) 28-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 10l behind Angelena Ballerina (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Noble Attitude 14-1 (8-4) In rear, ridden 3f out, kept on, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 14l behind Dazakhee (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Apr.
