made all, driven 2f out, 2 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on
tracked winner, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, moderate 4th from over 1f out
held up behind, struggling in rear 5f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, kept on same pace final furlong, not reach winner
tracked winner, driven over 2f out, lost place inside final 2f, no chance with front pair from over 1f out
missed break badly, detached in rear, made up lost ground after 2f, 4th 6f out, driven over 2f out, soon behind, tailed off
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Tempting to go with Street Art as he looked in excellent nick when landing two wins in six days in May. He disappointed at Yarmouth a fortnight later with a strangely low-key effort after appearing to travel well but that was his first attempt on ground with cut and current conditions - and the prospect of further rain- could prove a deterrent to his chance. Therefore, confirmed front runner MININGROCKS is preferred. He's only been upped 6lb for his last two wins, Ger O'Neill has partnered him to success on three occasions and he's a course and distance winner capable on any ground from good to heavy. Eastern Lady is unexposed whilst Celtic Artisan, enjoying a decent year, merits a place on the shortlist.
Miningrocks (FR) 11-4jfav (9-0) Made all, driven over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, held on, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in Jun beating Perceived (8-13) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Eastern Lady (IND) 5-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Hearty (8-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Deinonychus 50-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost place, last of 8, 8 1/2l behind Cornborough (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Saga Sprint (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Keen close up, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, one pace and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Askari (9-11) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Street Art (IRE) Evensfav (9-7) Raced wide close up, pushed along and effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 15l behind Theydon Girls (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Celtic Artisan (IRE) 17-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed entering final 2f, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Lucent Dream (9-0) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Kafoo 7-2 (9-7) Led briefly over 6f out, tracked leaders, effort 3f out, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Whitkirk (9-6) at Nottingham 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Tin Pan Alley 18-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Bit Of A Quirke (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Pantomime (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace closing stages, 13th of 21, 9l behind Muraabit (9-11) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in May.