held up towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
made all, clear after 2f, pushed out final furlong, eased close home
towards rear, headway 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden along 3f out, stayed on final furlong
held up in rear, headway 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
took keen hold behind leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked winner, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Just Bond, runner-up behind Goodbye Mr Bond at York on Friday can go one place better as he takes a drop in class here. Settled off a brisk pace at York, Just Bond eased his way into contention and although such a pace is not likely here, the six year old remains well handicapped based on his old form off 71 and can score here. Gee Ceffyl Bach is up 4lb for a recent Newcastle victory where she raced from well out of the handicap. Although she is consistent one feels she may just find a couple too good here. Aussie Blue is an interesting contender. He travelled well last time but faded inside the closing stages and it could well be that the mile stretches him. King Fingal is certainly worth a check in the market on his handicap debut but Just Bond is our pick.
Just Bond (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong, edged right and kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Goodbye Mr Bond (9-9) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Ezdeyaad (USA) 4-1fav (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 14, 4l behind Gee Ceffyl Bach (8-2) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Chicken George (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Held up behind, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Obezyana (8-5) at Haydock 1m hcap (4) gf in May.
Bailieborough (IRE) 11-1 (8-3) Dwelt, towards rear, headway 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Swop (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
King Fingal (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 6l behind Military Power (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 11-2 (7-11) Held up, ridden to challenge over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Axiom (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Gee Ceffyl Bach 28-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating Zabeel Tower (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Kaymich Perfecto 50-1 (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 25l behind Hula Ballew (9-5) at Thirsk 1m hcap (5) gs.
Eton Fable (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden along over 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Ebn Malk (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy.