dwelt and hampered start, soon chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
behind until some headway 2f out, kept on, never able to challenge
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders until ridden and lost place 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
behind, outpaced halfway, ridden and headway well over 1f out, kept on, never nearer
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
went right start, in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
went right start, always behind and outpaced
The vote here goes to Dispol Isle ahead of Special Gold, Drum Dance and Victoria Peek. Dispol Isle put in her best effort yet when third in Redcar's valuable sales race last October, on the basis of which she would hold excellent claims today. Ok, her last three runs have hardly been eyecatching for the right reasons, but they were over seven and, back at six today, we afford her all due respect. Her biggest danger could prove to be Special Gold, whose fourth to Pivotal's Princess in a Thirsk maiden has been boosted since, and she has now won her maiden. Hillside Heather has not built on her maiden win, while much as Drum Dance has disappointed twice since a maiden win, the grader has now dropped him ten pounds and that should help matters along. Victoria Peek put in an improved effort over five at Beverley last time and is well worth trying back at the six-furlong trip and could go well. As Handsome Does also improved last time, but that was in a Ladies event so the form - as with a number of those near the bottom of the weights, plus Mostanad - is hard to fully quantify. Skiddaw Wolf has a chance based on his all-weather form, while the chance of World At My Feet is also a little hard to enthuse over. Overall, then, the vote goes to Dispol Isle.
Drum Dance (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 17l behind Intrepid Jack (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Special Gold 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, won at Nottingham 5f mdn aut stk (5) gs beating Golden Asha (8-9) by a nk, 8 ran.
World At My Feet 28-1 (8-4) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 10, 4l behind Bold Minstrel (8-12) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Mostanad 33-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 5l behind Crystal Mystic (8-3) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Hillside Heather (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Mid-division, lost action and pulled up in race won by Intrepid Jack (9-3) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May, 15 ran.
Dispol Isle (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 19, 7l behind Sake (8-10) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Skiddaw Wolf 25-1 (8-5) Close up, ridden halfway, soon one pace, 6th of 12, 5l behind Gilded Cove (9-3) at Southwell 5f hcp (5) fbs in Apr.
As Handsome Does 40-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 19, nk behind Uhuru Peak (10-13) at Redcar 6f amt hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Distinctive Mind 66-1 (9-0) Went slightly right start, behind, edged left over 1f out, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 6l behind Rock Dove (8-9) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (D2) gf in Sept.
Compton Classic 11-2 (8-10) In touch, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 16l behind Flying Heart (8-7) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Victoria Peek (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 3/4l behind Sahara Silk (9-0) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf.
Haroldini (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 7l behind Robinzal (8-8) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) frm.
Paula Jo 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to over 2f out, soon lost place, 13th of 14, 26l behind Spanish Law (8-11) at Carlisle 7f stk (7) gf in May.