led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on inner over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
led for 1f, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on over 1f out
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no headway
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on for over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place
towards rear and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
Mr Cellophane is a tentative choice in the finale, with Bel Cantor, Imperial Gain and Boy Dancer spearheading the list of dangers. The last named deserved his win at Carlisle earlier in the month and arrives here in good heart. He obviously acts well on firm ground and should give a good account of himself. However, an 8lb rise looks harsh and he has a stiff test today. Imperial Gain is lightly raced and is thus open to improvement. He is going the right way and is worth a cautionary look in the betting market. Bel Cantor has the benefit of experience on his side and is another that was not winning out of turn when he scored over course and distance last month. He should handle the conditions but has more on his plate from top weight. Therefore, we switch to the potentially well handicapped Mr Cellophane. The three-year-old has strung together a series of solid performances and, with a handy draw in stall seven & Kevin Darley booked for the ride, there are plenty of reasons to expect a bold show from this half-brother to multiple sprint winner Fruits Of Love.
Bel Cantor 9-2 (8-12) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gs in May beating Penzo (9-3) by 1l, 11 ran.
Ochre Bay 11-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 6l behind Charlie Delta (9-4) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Imperial Gain (USA) 7-2jt-fav (9-5) Held up, switched left over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left again, hampered 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Charlie Delta (9-4) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Electric Warrior (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Keen, mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden when edged left and led 2f out, driven out, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Barndeh (9-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Smile For Us 6-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4l behind Hillbilly Cat (8-9) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
Cape of Storms 16-1 (9-11) Led, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 12l behind Vibe (8-10) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Petross 14-1 (8-4) Led, headed after a furlong, hung right, hampered over 5f out, lost place, not recover, 6th of 7, 14l behind The Osteopath (8-10) at Ayr 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Mr Cellophane 4-1fav (9-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, soon carried left, stayed on strongly, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, nk behind Just Down The Road (9-4) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Bond Angel Eyes 10-1 (9-2) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 12, 7l behind Our Sheila (9-7) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Pitbull 16-1 (8-13) Prominent and keen, lost place after 1f, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 7l behind Electric Warrior (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Boy Dancer (IRE) 5-1fav (8-13) Held up, not clear run halfway, ridden, switched left 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, edged right, won at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf beating Suhezy (8-10) by 2l, 17 ran.
English Archer 20-1 (8-11) Prominent until weakened halfway, 10th of 13, 16l behind Westport (9-4) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Immaculate Red 20-1 (8-8) Raced far side, slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and hung right 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 15l behind Sunderland Echo (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Quadrophenia 11-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 15th of 17, 10l behind Boy Dancer (8-13) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Josarty 28-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven halfway, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 9l behind Our Sheila (9-7) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
