tracked leaders, lost over 3f out, soon behind
mid-division on inside, ridden, effort over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, challenged over 3f out, kept on, every chance until no extra final 75 yards
held up behind, switched inside, headway over 1f out, ridden, every chance final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, driven, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, edged left, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division on outside, headway over 2f out, ridden, stayed on inside final furlong to lead towards finish
in touch on outside, effort 2f out, ridden, kept on until no extra final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms
in touch, challenged over 2f out, led, edged right 1f out, ridden, kept on until headed, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
led, ridden, headed over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened, eased final furlong
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden, headed 1f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Intersky Melody ran well in the first-time blinkers last time, and if they work again then he needs respect, however Defies Logic shapes as if this trip will suit and he gets the nod over Amicable Terms. The selection comes here on the back of a fair third at Thirsk when he was denied a clear run when trying to make his move and then stayed on pleasingly for a never-nearer third. The step up to this trip looks in his favour and he is fancied to take a tough final heat. Mganga is a course winner and has claims on the pick of his runs but he is not the most consistent. Holden Caulfield and Persistent are a bit more reliable but hardly exceptional, so of more interest may be Intersky Melody who ran his best race to date three weeks ago at Beverley over this trip. South Wales also put up a more impressive display when last seen, and he looks to be on a workable handicap mark. Amicable Terms is yet another to consider in an open race, in which we side with top-weight Defies Logic.
Defies Logic 25-1 (8-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, effort when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Metal Madness (8-12) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Chevaliers Dream (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always rear division, 15th of 16, 13l behind Casino Night (9-4) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Intersky Melody (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, soon in touch, led 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Caffari (8-11) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Willkandoo (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, no extra final 2f, 6th of 15, 14l behind Mangham (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Glitz (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, driven to challenge and chance when hung right from over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Shenandoah Girl (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 4f stk 0-55 (6) gs.
Mganga 10-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, 5th of 15, 3l behind Millie's Rock (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Sarah's First 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 15l behind Captain Mainwaring (8-8) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Amicable Terms 22-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden halfway, driven and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind One Called Alice (8-11) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Holden Caulfield (IRE) 10-1 (8-3) Dwelt, soon prominent on inside, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, staying on same pace when edged left towards finish, 4th of 15, 3l behind Maybe I Will (9-4) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Marramed 16-1 (8-9) Soon pushed along in rear, 12th of 13, 37l behind One Called Alice (8-11) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
South Wales 16-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Millie's Rock (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Honeycott (IRE) 80-1 (8-5) Mid-division, lost place over 5f out, no danger after, 15th of 16, 29l behind Metal Madness (8-12) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Bond Scissorsister (IRE) 100-1 (7-12) Always behind, struggling from halfway, 20th of 22, 21l behind Lady Rangali (8-2) at Ascot 6f 2yo flls auc (2) gd in Sept.
Jakam (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, effort halfway, no impression, 8th of 13, 17l behind Dubai Meydan (9-0) at Catterick 7f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Persistent (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced when hung left 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, last of 12, well behind Hasty Retreat (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
