led, headed after 2f, remained prominent until weakened over 1f out
prominent, went 2nd over 2f out, no chance with winner approaching final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f
towards rear, outpaced halfway, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
dwelt, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, led after 2f, clear over 1f out, very easily
Thompsons Walls won well last time and he can score again at the main expense of Blue Cross Boy and Salingers Star. This 2-year-old from the Patrick Haslam yard gave the impression that there was plenty more in the tank when he beat Sheekey at Newcastle last time. He is a scopey individual and with the ground in his favour he stands out as the one to beat. His chief rival could be Blue Cross Boy who also won last time when beating Carnival Dream and he is stepped-up in trip again which should suit. However, he lacks the scope of our selection and may have to play second fiddle tonight. Salingers Star beat Romantic Destiny on her debut but she looks the type who will need a bit more time before she is seen at her best, although she might be good enough to claim a place. Miss Bootylishes didn't do a lot wrong last time and could prove best of the rest, while Kevin Ryan's newcomer Love Cat along with Screen Star from the Mark Johnston yard are worth monitoring in the market. However, there was plenty to like about Thompsons Walls when he won last time and he can get his head in front again.
Blue Cross Boy (USA) 14-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden 2f out, led approaching final furlong, all out, won at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd beating Carnival Dream (8-9) by a hd, 12 ran.
Thompsons Walls (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Chased leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well, won at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf beating Sheekey (9-3) by 2l, 11 ran.
Salingers Star (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on strongly, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Jun beating Romantic Destiny (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Miss Bootylishes 5-4fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, every chance when stumbled slightly and no extra, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind We Have A Dream (7-11) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Celtic Strand (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) In touch, ridden along, outpaced halfway, driven over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Apollo Shark (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Jun.
Love Cat (USA) Stormin Fever colt, half-brother to 6f-1m winner National Legend and 5f-1m winner Rungius.
Shaloo Diamond 28-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 14l behind Chatham Islands (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Screen Star (IRE) Tobougg filly, half-sister to 7f winner Activity and winning bumper Sophocles.
Grecian Slave 28-1 (9-3) In touch, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Alan Devonshire (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.