led, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, stayed on strongly towards finish
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced when hampered 2f out
towards rear, pushed along and headway 3f out, ridden and no impression final 2f
held up in touch, lost place 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
Tony Tie is on a handy mark and is given the narrow vote here over Wessex and Bailieborough. The selection goes well on this track and he has hinted in his last two outings that he might be ready to take his turn. The booking of Nicky Mackay is a positive and he is put forward as the one to beat. Wessex is in good form but most of his best efforts have come on the all-weather and back on the turf he could find a couple too good. Bailieborough would have claims on the pick of his form but he hasn't won for almost a year and he has given the impression that the handicapper currently has his measure. Blue Tomato would eat these for breakfast on his best form but he seems to be in decline and we will stick with Tony Tie as our idea of the winner.
True Night 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 10l behind Top Dirham (9-2) at Doncaster 7f hcp (4) gf.
Wessex (USA) 5-2fav (8-9) Soon led and set fast pace, clear over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Uhoomagoo (9-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp (D2) pol in Mar.
Blue Tomato 9-1 (9-11) Held up and keen, headway over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon hung right, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Meelup (9-0) at Warwick 1m hcp (4) gf.
Torrid Kentavr (USA) 9-4fav (11-2) Took keen hold, held up in rear, driven on inside, stayed on under pressure from 2f out, not paced to trouble leaders, 5th of 12, 5l behind Milady's Pride (11-1) at Sandown 1m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Gifted Flame 14-1 (9-2) Bumped start, behind, ridden and headway 3f out, faded final furlong, 15th of 26, 15l behind Mistress Twister (8-13) at Redcar 1m hcp (E3) gf in Oct.
Bailieborough (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Held up and behind, headway on inside over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace, 7th of 12, 15l behind Flash Ram (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp (5) gs.
Scotland The Brave 6-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 10l behind Banba (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp (4) gf.
Tony Tie 9-2 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Sea Storm (9-3) at Ayr 1m hcp (4) gs.
