made all, ridden over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong
held up, headway over 4f out, stayed on to take 2nd final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f
in rear, headway and ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, effort 3f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, ridden over 5f out, weakened finald 3f
slowly into stride, held up, driven 4f out, stayed on final 2f
Aussie Blue represents a yard in flying form and he can confirm the Pontefract form with San Antonio, while Hurlingham and Emirate Isle are others with claims in a race of this nature and are also worth considering for each-way money. Emirate Isle is less exposed than most and, having proved to be capable at a mile, may provide the sternest challenge to the likely market leaders. San Antonio loves to make the running and will no doubt make this a good test if running his usual race. He is 5lb higher than for his recent course success but, as a reliable type, he cannot be confidently discounted. However, Aussie Blue had long threatened to win a race before he pipped his old rival in the closing stages at Pontefract last week and, with his confidence now on a high, Aussie Blue is worth persevering with now that he knows what it takes to win a race.
San Antonio 8-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Aussie Blue (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Hurlingham 8-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, carried head high, one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Farley Star (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Emirate Isle 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, challenged and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 1/2l behind Paraguay (9-0) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Reel Buddy Blaze 16-1 (9-3) Always behind, 14th of 17, 32l behind Coral Shores (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Volaticus (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 6l behind San Antonio (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jun.
Kadia 33-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, last of 14, well behind San Antonio (9-7) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jun.
Steel Grey 33-1 (8-5) With leader, led over 6f out, ridden 5f out, headed over 4f out, weakened 3f out, last of 10, 31l behind Casablanca Minx (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Admiralcollingwood 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 11, 29l behind Limonia (8-9) at Southwell 6f hcap (6) fbs in Jun.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead post, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun beating San Antonio (10-0) by a shd, 12 ran.
Getrah 9-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 15, 20l behind Keisha Kayleigh (9-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Zabougg 14-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 19l behind Willkandoo (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Flashy Max 14-1 (8-0) Chased winner until over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 8l behind El Dececy (9-11) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
