mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
raced wide in touch, chased leader 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
keen tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader until ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide in mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, not reached leaders
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression
in rear, ridden and headway approaching 1f out, not reached leaders
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
in rear, kept on, never near leaders
keen led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
A tough finale to call in which we give the tentative vote to FLYING SILKS with both Bonded and Lastkingofscotland posing as the biggest dangers. The selection thrived with the first time visors when winning well at Pontefract last time out for which he is now five pounds higher in the weights. He looks more than capable of being competitive off his current mark and with luck in running he will go close. Bonded was not discredited on his first run as a three year old and should continue to improve with race experience. Lastkingofscotland is tough and genuine but has been contesting and winning in selling company of late and more will be needed to add to that tally in this better class of race. Flying Silks is still improving and is difficult to oppose in the finale.
Bolodenka (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind San Cassiano (9-0) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
West End Lad 18-1 (8-13) Led, clear 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 22l behind Scamperdale (8-12) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Flying Silks (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Cheam Forever (9-13) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Baltimore Jack (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Led, headed 4f out, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Carlitos Spirit (8-9) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Lastkingofscotland (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Held up in mid-division on inside, headway 3f out to soon get in behind leaders, edging right to inside from well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, going on close home, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Lady Florence (9-2) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bonded (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Held up, took closer order 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to go 4th post, 4th of 9, 5l behind Berling (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
High Five Society 66-1 (8-10) Steadied start, held up, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on, just failed, 2nd of 12, hd behind Make Amends (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Montego Breeze 22-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 10, 18l behind Avon Lady (9-10) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (5) gf.
Kingaroo (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Led narrowly, headed 3f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Celtic Step (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jun.
Battle Study (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 22l behind Zambuka (8-5) at York 1m 3yo app hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Gracie May 150-1 (8-8) Led, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 16, 17l behind Mortbet (8-13) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd.
