in touch, ridden along over 2f out, driven over 1f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt and was soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, edged left and kept on same pace
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon beaten
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden along when outpaced 3f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
effort over 2f out, no impression
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, pushed out final furlong
Nonrunner
William Haggas has his string in great nick and in this weak maiden he can provide the winner with Storyland, while both Pay Parade and Island Music are among others of interest. The selection, Storyland, has seen the racecourse just once, when half way down the field in a Newmarket maiden last backend, but she should certainly be suited by this step up in trip, and she will get plenty further in future. There is a touch of class about her pedigree and it is perhaps significant that she has not been rushed back as soon as the turf campaign recommenced, so this can be a nice little confidence booster for her. Pay Parade hails from the yard of Tim Easterby and of course his runners always merit respect around the Yorkshire tracks. This Mujahid filly has the benefit of two previous outings, and although the form was not stunning, it was not too bad, and the first-time eye shield may help to concentrate her mind this time. Island Music has run some decent races in defeat, and both trip and ground suit, so he can't be discounted, while Infinity Bond will benefit from a previous Wolverhampton run and could go well. Check out the market for a clue as to the chances of the three newcomers, all from capable yards, but they will all have a job on to beat our pick, Storyland.
Dolly No Hair 8-1 (9-0) Chased leader, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 16, 14l behind My Kaiser Chief (8-11) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.
Hippolytus Observatory gelding out of 7f-1m4f winner Pasithea.
Phantom Serenade (IRE) Orpen gelding out of 1m2f winner Phantom Rain.
Tycoon's Buddy Reel Buddy gelding out of 1m3f & 1m4f winner Tycoon's Last.
Pay Parade 11-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, effort when hung left inside final furlong, kept on, 6th of 16, 5l behind My Kaiser Chief (8-11) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.
Storyland (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Held up, shaken up 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 15, 5l behind Shabiba (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (3) gd in Oct.
Red Tarn 14-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 10, 12l behind Doon Haymer (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Nov.
Island Music (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Hieroglyph (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Nov.
