dwelt, raced in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders, led over 1f out, hard ridden when headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, hard ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly away, outpaced in rear, never a factor
Based on his win over course and distance when there was some cut in the ground in April HIGHLAND WARRIOR looks off a fair mark. Paul Midgley's runner looked back to form on his last run when finding just one too good and if building on that should go close. Bravely was a comfortable winner two starts back but was held off this mark last time while Sandwith will need to improve to get the better of the pick after there last meeting. Highland Warrior should score.
Highland Warrior 14-1 (9-3) Behind and soon outpaced, headway under pressure on outside over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong to chase winner final 100 yards, no impression, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Sandwith (8-7) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leader far side group, led far side group and ridden over 1f out, headed by farside group and weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 19, 10l behind Mango Music (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 6l behind Divertimenti (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bravely (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Led stands side group, ridden and headed by stands side group 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 19, 3 1/2l behind Mango Music (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Sandwith 15-2 (8-12) Close up stands side group, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 19, 6l behind Mango Music (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Sharp Bullet (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Led, switched to stands rail after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, always held by winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Fuzzy Cat 10-1 (9-0) Soon driven and prominent, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Northern Flyer (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.