made all stands side, held on well towards finish
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
prominent to halfway
prominent stands side, weakened 3f out
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in touch stands side, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
towards rear stands side, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure 2f out, kept on one pace
always behind far side
in touch stands side, effort over 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders stands side, weakened over 2f out
towards rear stands side, pushed along over 3f out, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on and chased winner inside final furlong
prominent far side, led group over 2f out, no chance with stands side
led far side group, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
Just James is down to run at Musselburgh on Monday, but if he takes his chance here he will be a big threat to our selection Blue Sky Thinking, Primo Way and Everest are two others in with a shout. Karl Burke's charge has been a revelation on the all-wether this spring, winning three times at Wolverhampton. Last season's turf form wasn't too bad either and there is no reason why he shouldn't continue his winning ways. Primo Way is not too far behind the selection on official ratings but is not the most consistent of performers. If on a going day he would be hard to keep out of the money. Everest has shown little in three runs this season but cannot be ruled out on the pick of last season's form. Apart from the in form Just James, the rest make little appeal and so we return to Blue Sky Thinking as the likely winner.
Blue Sky Thinking (IRE) 10-11fav (9-5) Tracked clear leader, led over 3f out, 4 lengths clear 2f out, unchallenged afterwards, pushed out, comfortably, won at W'hampton 1m 1f app clm (6) pol in Apr beating Samuel Charles (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Noble Edge 33-1 (8-5) In touch, effort over 2f out, soon behind, 15th of 16, 24l behind Bridegroom (8-10) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept.
Time Marches On 20-1 (9-5) Always behind far side, 10th of 14, 14l behind Just James (8-11) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf.
Lewis Lloyd (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden when weakening over 1f out, 11th of 16, 14l behind Bridegroom (8-10) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Sept.
Everest (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Always rear, 9th of 12, 8l behind Bold Diktator (11-2) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Primo Way 14-1 (9-1) Towards rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 14l behind Monolith (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Contra Mundum (USA) 28-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, never near leaders, 8th of 13, 12l behind Sedgwick (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn hcp (6) gs.
Nevinstown (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Dwelt, soon chased leaders stand's side, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 10l behind Just James (8-11) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf.
Cashema (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Behind far side, ridden and edged right over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 7l behind Just James (8-11) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf.
Procrastinate (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Dwelt, always behind, 7th of 10, 11l behind Climate (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol in Feb.
Bold Tiger (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders stand's side, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 14, 10l behind Just James (8-11) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf.
Penel (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Franksalot (9-2) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Coronation Flight 10-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, headway on outside 4f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 12, 16l behind Jarvo (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
Bottomless Wallet 66-1 (8-9) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 12, 45l behind Typhoon Ginger (9-3) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Aug.
Just James 15-8fav (8-11) Held up towards rear stand's side, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gf beating Queen's Echo (8-9) by a nk, 14 ran.
Baby Barry 15-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, weakened 3f out, soon eased, 9th of 12, 32l behind Mayireneyrbel (8-3) at Bath 1m 2f sll (6) frm.
Sam's Secret 40-1 (7-11) Slowly into stride, behind, never a factor, 9th of 12, 15l behind Hiccups (9-0) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Oct.