chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
left start, always detached in rear
with leader, ridden and lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, effort 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up mid-division, switched right 2f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on
behind, soon outpaced, driven halfway, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
with leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, weakened towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner well inside final furlong, no impression
behind when heavily eased halfway, virtually pulled up
Nonrunner
Even by sellers' standards this is a poor race, but something's got to win it, and we think the most likely is SWINBROOK, but Dream Theme and Northern Empire could also have a say in the outcome. Richard Fahey's gelding won a handicap and a claimer at Southwell in March over slightly further, but couldn't follow up those successes. The draw here should help, but only one of his six career wins have been over the minimum trip and that was five years ago. Dream Theme hasn't won for nearly three years, but has been placed in his last couple of runs in similar contests, albeit over further. A progressive step down in trip could be the key here for Dandy Nicholls' runner, who's the highest rated in the field. Northern Empire has his first run on turf for more than six months, after paying his way without being spectacular on the all-weather, winning a poor claimer three runs back. He's got a tendency to pull hard, and the low draw here won't help. Half the field have won over five furlongs, including the selection, which is Swinbrook.
Brut 9-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance entering final furlong, no extra inside, 5th of 10, 6l behind Mandalay King (9-0) at Catterick 5f app hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Dream Theme 5-2fav (8-10) Dwelt, soon tracking leaders and keen, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Stonecrabstomorrow (8-11) at Hamilton 6f clm stks (5) gd.
Gelert (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Honest Value (9-6) at Wolverhampton 5f app stks 0-45 (7) pol in Jan.
Howards Prince 150-1 (7-13) Behind, outpaced halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 14l behind Nomoreblondes (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Mandelieu (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Raced far side, steadied start, pulled hard, always behind, 12th of 14, 10l behind Molly Two (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Northern Empire (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Dwelt soon close up, ridden to chase leader 2f out, soon hung right, no extra towards finish, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Guto (8-13) at Southwell 5f clm stks (6) fbs in Apr.
Strensall 28-1 (10-12) Prominent, ridden halfway, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 10l behind Whozart (11-3) at Catterick 5f am hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Swinbrook (USA) 5-2 (9-4) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, shaken up to challenge approaching final furlong, stayed on well, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-0) at Southwell 6f clm stks (6) fbs in Apr.
Valiant Romeo 100-1 (9-5) Led for 2f, chased leaders, weakened halfway, last of 20, well behind El Dececy (9-5) at Redcar 7f sell stks (6) fm in Apr.
Cool Fashion (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 6th of 11, 12l behind Tayyab (9-3) at Wolverhampton 5f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Cranworth Blaze 20-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always out-paced towards rear, last of 12, 13l behind River Kirov (8-12) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Distant Vision (IRE) 125-1 (8-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 16l behind Stonecrabstomorrow (8-11) at Hamilton 6f clm stks (5) gd.
Neo's Mate (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Always rear group, never a factor, 11th of 12, 8l behind Convince (9-1) at Kempton 6f 3yo stks (7) pol in Jan.
Throw The Dice 16-1 (7-13) Mid-division, no impression from halfway, 12th of 13, 12l behind Miacarla (8-8) at Hamilton 5f hcap (6) gs in Aug.
