held up towards rear, headway 4f out, not clear run over 2f out, switched right to outside well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong
pulled hard, soon led, hung left inside final 2f, headed and weakened inside final furlong
mid-division on outside, weakened over 2f out
mid-division on inside, ridden over 2f out, weakened 2f out
held up in last pair, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up on inside, ridden over 3f out, weakening when not much room on rails over 1f out
chased leaders, chased leader and every chance 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace of winner, lost 2nd towards finish
held up towards rear, headway towards inside and squeezed through over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
took keen hold, chased leader until 2f out, rallied to 2nd again towards finish, not pace to threaten winner
held up towards rear, switched right to wide outside inside final 2f, ran on inside final furlong, unable to reach leaders
held up in last pair, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged left, ran on well
Eastern Gift has looked in the handicapper's grip since landing a double on the Polytrack in March, while Antoniola and Song Of Parkes have the past form but remain out-of-sorts. Madame Excelerate and Petsas Pleasure will attract support after finishing second on their latest starts, but this can go to DIALOGUE. He hasn't scored for some time, but only had the two outings last year, and his recent fourth at this track on his reappearance suggested it won't be long before he's winning again for a yard in fine form.
Eastern Gift 5-1 (9-7) Held up in last pair, effort on outside 3f out, pushed along over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 5, 4l behind Miss Bounty (8-4) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Antoniola (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 14, 12l behind Easy Terms (8-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Song Of Parkes 11-2 (9-6) Mid-division and pushed along, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind Dispol Kylie (8-12) at Redcar 5f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gf in Apr.
Madame Excelerate 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway to chase leading pair when hung left over 2f out, chased winner 1f out, kept on, one pace, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Ykikamoocow (9-4) at Ayr 1m fll hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Prime Circle 20-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, last of 12, 22l behind Mason Hindmarsh (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
Tropical Duke (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) In rear, headway on inside over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 6l behind Miss Blink (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Barton Bounty 8-1 (9-1) Held up, not trouble leaders, 8th of 10, 7l behind Fazza (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Bajan Pride 28-1 (9-12) Led, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed and outpaced inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2 places close home, 4th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Strike Force (10-7) at Newbury 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf.
Lady Excel (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Dwelt, held up mid-division, effort and not much room 2f out, one pace and no impression over 1f out, 5th of 12, 12l behind Global (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Desert Hunter (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 18l behind Hong Kong Island (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Mr Emirati (USA) 50-1 (9-4) Behind, some late moderate headway, 8th of 13, 12l behind Dhhamaan (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcp (6) gd.
Petsas Pleasure 7-2 (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, no impression near finish, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Miss Blink (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf.
Dialogue 10-1 (9-2) Slowly away, in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind No Quarter (8-7) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
