mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, reminders early, ridden and kept on from over 3f out
led, headed after 3f, stayed prominent, ridden and every chance over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on to chase winner over 1f out, soon one pace
towards rear, keen early, pulled to lead after 3f, ridden and soon headed over 3f out, gradually weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, gradually weakened over 4f out
mid-division, towards rear over 4f out, ridden and soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, headway to lead over 3f out, driven clear over 2f out, kept on well
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon mid-division, no impression
always towards rear
mid-division, behind and struggling from halfway
Signalman, Dimashq and Sir Sandicliffe make most appeal in a competitive opener and the vote is given to Signalman. The selection won well at Ayr last time on his British debut and although he has a penalty for that success, he did score cosily. There should be more to come and with conditions to suit he looks a sound bet. Dimashq wasn't beaten far at Pontefract last time out but she had the run of the race that day and it may have been a winning opportunity missed. Sir Sandicliffe wasn't beaten far at Chester last time in a race won by Prelude and although he should again be competitive, he has a poor strike-rate and the percentage call is to take him on. Kyber and Court Of Appeal both arrive here in good form and they appeal most of the others, but for the winner we will stick with Signalman.
Collette's Choice 8-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Let It Be (8-7) at Redcar 1m 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Court of Appeal 10-1 (8-11) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, not much room inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Squirtle (8-4) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Sir Sandicliffe (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to take 2nd post, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Prelude (10-0) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Kyber 15-2 (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Signalman (8-2) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Elite Land 7-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, hampered and rider lost stirrup inside final furlong, no extra close home, 6th of 15, 4l behind Don Pasquale (9-5) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Schinken Otto (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, well behind Blue Spinnaker (10-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Signalman 16-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Kyber (8-8) by 3l, 8 ran.
Bond Casino 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Chookie Hamilton (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Always Best 11-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 15l behind Sarraaf (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f app hcp (6) gd.
Dimashq 25-1 (8-10) Led, ridden along 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Master Nimbus (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcap (5) gf.
Dance Sauvage 5-1 (8-2) Mid-division, ridden and lost ground over 5f out, stayed on final 2f, never troubled leaders, 5th of 14, 13l behind That Look (8-5) at Doncaster 2m app hcp (6) gd.
Miss Havisham (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Behind, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 10l behind Tufton (9-12) at Redcar 1m 2f clm (6) gf.
Phoenix Nights (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 16l behind Awaken (9-0) at Redcar 1m 1f clm (6) frm in Aug.
Countrywide Sun 50-1 (7-9) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 38l behind Love Angel (8-4) at York 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf in Sept '05.
