soon towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner entering final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always behind
tracked leader, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Ouninpohja has an obvious chance of landing this Classified stakes ahead of Cross Time and Lucayan Dancer. Often well fancied, Ouninpohja finally consented to win a race with Dean McKeown and trainer, Alan Swinbank, has rewarded the veterans craft by putting him up on what looks to be a solid formbook chance. Cross Time narrowly failed in a similar affair at Doncaster a few weeks ago. It is interesting that he is now stepped up in trip but he is capable of responding to pressure. Lucayan Dancer stays the trip well. Often raced under exaggerated hold-up tactics - favourite backers should not count their money until the line has been passed. Cripsey Brook has not won since 2003 but has given encouraging signs of late. Isidore Bonheur has struggled to recapture any of her form that she once showed for Barry Hills and is left alone on this occasion. Minnesinger is best of the rest. A very confident vote of confidence is given to Ouninpohja, who should now have worked out what winning is all about.
Bandos 33-1 (8-7) Behind, hampered soon after start, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 19l behind Acomb (8-6) at Ayr 7f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Cripsey Brook 12-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 9l behind Most Definitely (9-9) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (3) gf.
Lucayan Dancer 7-1 (9-4) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Frontier (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gf.
Ouninpohja (IRE) 13-8fav (9-13) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, battled on to regain lead at post, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) gf beating Mexican Pete (9-10) by a hd, 8 ran.
Cross Time (USA) 7-1 (8-2) Held up, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 9l behind Paper Talk (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf.
All A Dream 20-1 (8-6) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 12l behind Party Boss (9-7) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (C1) pol in Feb.
Minnesinger 11-1 (8-10) Keen, held up towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind Art Eyes (8-9) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (4) gd.
Isidore Bonheur (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Mid-division, chased along over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 21l behind Dancer's Serenade (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
