led, headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led under 2f out, soon ridden, held on near finish
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up behind, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, led 2f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner inside last, held near finish
MONTIBOLI is our selection with Mister Jingles and Blue Charm on the shortlist. Kevin Ryan's charge had been threatening to win a race for some time and she did so over course and distance last month. Well drawn again, she will be a tough nut to crack on ground that suits. Mister Jingles is modest though invariably goes well at big prices. He is possibly better over seven furlongs though does stay a mile. Blue Charm didn't get the best of runs at Beverley last time out though has dropped down the weights. Jebel Tara was a big disappointment at Newcastle though it would be folly to dismiss him on the evidence of one poor run. Kalasam is known over longer trips. Regal Lyric would have claims on some of the best of his juvenile form whilst Flying Bantam has shown little since joining his current stable. Montiboli looks to have been presented with a golden opportunity to post a follow up success.
Jebel Tara 7-2fav (9-6) Hood removed late, soon chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 19l behind Young Gladiator (8-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Direct Debit (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) In touch, lost place halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 13, 2l behind Sonny Parkin (9-6) at Newmarket 1m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Montiboli (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Ripon 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun beating Apache Nation (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Kalasam 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind King Pin (8-11) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Kingsholm 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 15, 21l behind Director's Chair (10-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gd in Mar.
Regal Lyric (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind King Pin (8-11) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Mister Jingles 11-1 (9-5) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind San Silvestro (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Flying Bantam (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, slightly hampered 3f out, soon outpaced, ridden over 2f out, staying on when switched right inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Annes Rocket (8-2) at Warwick 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Ready For Battle (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 11l behind Huntdown (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep.
Natural Rhythm (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, never on terms, 14th of 18, 17l behind Montiboli (8-13) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
Veronicas Boy 14-1 (8-10) Held up, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 13l behind Mons Calpe (8-10) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Whipma Whopma Gate (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Held up, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind King Of Legend (8-6) at Ayr 1m Apprentice Handicap (0-55) (4yo+) (6) gd in Jun.
Blue Charm 7-1 (10-0) Reared start, slowly away, always in rear, lost action over 2f out, soon eased, virtually pulled up final furlong, last of 11, well behind Tanforan (9-0) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
