made all, strongly challenged from over 1f out, hard driven approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
prominent, every chance over 2f out, kept on under pressure
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, took closer order over 2f out, no impression
went right start, behind, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
pulled hard in touch, headway over 3f out, soon under pressure, weakened well ov er 1f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon beaten
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon weakened
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CLAYTON is a long way clear on official ratings and enters the fray after making all in a Musselburgh seller. A winning hurdler, it's possible he may find this on the short side in which case Guvenor's Choice, who has been competing in all-weather handicaps over this trip, could be a reasonable alternative. Andok was 11l behind the selection at Musselburgh but is more likely to be better suited by this trip. The remainder have plenty to do on official figures.
Clayton 6-5fav (9-2) Made all, edged left at times, ridden 2f out, clear from over 1f out, stayed on, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f stks (4) gd in Apr beating Apterix (9-2) by 3l, 5 ran.
Guvenor's Choice (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Led, ridden when headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Dragon Mall (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Andok (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden and effort over 3f out, 3rd from 2f out, no impression, 3rd of 5, 11l behind Clayton (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 4f stks (4) gd in Apr.
God Willing 12-1 (9-2) Keen in mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Kilbaha Lady (9-1) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Graphite (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, well beaten and hanging left over 1f out, 13th of 14, 26 1/2l behind Lion Hearted (8-9) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Highwayman 25-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Mr Coco Bean (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Pumaflor (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Raced wide held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 21 3/4l behind Mont Kinabalu (9-6) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Jackman 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, ridden on wide outside and hung right over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 21 1/4l behind Broughtons Story (9-3) at Beverley 1m stks (6) sft in Sep.
Unique Company (IRE) 80-1 (8-7) Keen early, tracked leader, ridden 4f out, lost place over 3f out, soon behind, weakened and eased inside final 2f, last of 9, dist behind Echo (10-0) at Redcar 2m hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Highland Bobby 20-1 (8-13) Slowly away and went right start in rear, wide and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Buckland Boy (9-7) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Apr.