in touch, led after 2f, headed over 6f out, soon behind, tailed off
held up in touch on outside, effort 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra
in rear when stumbled 4f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led 2f, tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened
dwelt, raced keenly and soon in touch, challenged 3f out, ridden 2f out, lost place 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
held up, headway and in touch over 5f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon clear, easily
raced keenly, held up in rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched outside inside final furlong, riddean and ran on well to go 2nd post, no chance with winner
ROSE OF COMA is consistent in this grade and is selected in preference to Keisha Kayleigh and Moonstreaker. The last named won a handicap at Ripon around this time last year, so obviously likes his summer racing. However, he has been on the downgrade since then and now has a bit to prove. Keisha Kayleigh is a course and distance winner and has an obvious chance on these terms. Still, the six-year-old has been struggling with the handicapper this season and he looks a risky one to rely upon - even though he drops in grade today. Therefore, it can pay to take a chance with Rose Of Coma, who is holding her form well and, as she is unexposed at the trip, Gay Kelleway's filly gets the nod as the one to support for a small interest.
Chantilly Passion (FR) 12-1 (12-5) A bhnd; to & pu aft 4 out, in a race won by Broxparisboulevard (11-12) at Hexham Points 2m 4f ptp in May '08, 10 ran.
Moonstreaker 9-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway 2f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 5l behind Rowan Lodge (9-5) at Carlisle 1m clm stks (6) gf.
Recoil (IRE) 100-1 (9-4) Held up, always behind, 8th of 12, 31l behind Matraash (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd.
Roman History (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 13l behind Malinsa Blue (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Run Free 22-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 14, 14l behind Provost (9-3) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
Samizdat (FR) 8-1 (8-4) Prominent, led 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 9, 11l behind Dechiper (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Awaken 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt, mid-division, ridden and one pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 17l behind Rowan Lodge (9-7) at Carlisle 1m 1f clm stks (6) gf.
Keisha Kayleigh (IRE) 11-4fav (10-5) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out when squeezed through and switched right, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind General Tufto (10-5) at Beverley 1m 2f (5) gd in May.
Rose of Coma (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, headway from 3f out, struck by rivals whip over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Chantilly Dancer (8-2) at Yarmouth 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) gd.
