led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up in touch, headway towards far side when edged left and ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, held towards finish
held up in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression when lost place inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Sydney Ruffdiamond is sure to be popular in view of connections but needs to find a few pounds against some in-form rivals. Stanghow arrives on the back of an eight-length romp at Nottingham earlier this week but this rates a tougher assignment and he'll find today's ground much quicker. He's clearly in great heart but FLICKA'S BOY has shaped well on all starts in the current campaign and is a sprinter who relishes quick ground. He must concede weight all round but has his conditions and seems sure to give it his best shot. Soie D'leau ties in closely with Stanghow on Beverley running in May, since when a smooth Newcastle maiden win confirmed he's going the right way. He should be in the mix with Penny Royale not ruled out either.
Flicka's Boy 6-4fav (9-7) Tracked winner, challenged over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept and held towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1l behind I'll Be Good (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Stanghow 3-1 (8-8) Prominent, travelled well, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly, won at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Equally Fast (9-0) by 8l, 4 ran.
Soie D'leau 11-4 (9-5) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Newcastle 5f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May beating Euxton (9-0) by 4l, 7 ran.
Sydney Ruffdiamond 9-1 (8-11) Close up in rear, ridden and switched left 1f out, stayed on to go 4th near finish, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Francisco (9-7) at Goodwood 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
You're Cool 12-1 (9-7) In touch, lost place 2f out, 6th of 11, 8l behind Honeysuckle Lil (9-2) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
The Wispe 8-1 (9-6) Chased leader, challenged over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Pixeleen (9-2) at Salisbury 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Penny Royale 11-1 (8-12) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Russian Heroine (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
