switched left and led over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
slowly away, behind, switched right and headway over 1f out, no impression inside final 100 yards
always prominent, led over 1f out, stayed on well, ridden out
mid-division, took keen hold, effort on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
slowly away, held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway when not much room over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, kept on, never able to get on terms
led early, chased leaders, not much room over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, stayed on, went 2nd towards finish
held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out or inside final furlong, no impression
NonRunner
Round The Island has won here and is 8lb better off than when fifth behind HURSTWOOD here three weeks ago but he is viewed as something of a Pontefract specialist whereas Peter Niven’s six-year-old is seeking a fourth victory here and looks as good as ever. Indian Sounds has been well backed the last twice and got back to winning ways at Pontefract and Lezardrieux also arrives in good form. Claim The Stars won in this grade at Thirsk while Woodlands Charm looked to be on the way back at Catterick.
Lezardrieux 15-2 (9-6) In touch behind leaders, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Quercus (8-4) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Woodlands Charm (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased leader inside last, always held, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Quercus (8-4) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Claim The Stars (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Hampered start, in rear, pushed along and headway entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Fiscal Policy (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Indian Sounds (IRE) 11-4fav (9-4) Led early, headed after a furlong but remained prominent, briefly outpaced passing halfway, pushed along to make headway down centre 1f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final 110 yards, soon in command and slightly eased final strides, comfortable, won at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Blazing Hot (9-8) by 3 3/4l, 6 ran.
Hurstwood 5-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, easily, won at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Giselles Izzy (9-8) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
John Kirkup 11-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Lezardrieux (9-6) at Catterick 6f hcp (5) gf in May.
Mumcat 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Claim The Stars (9-1) at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Round The Island 10-1 (9-9) Held up in mid-division, switched right and headway then hung right over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra inside final 100 yards, 5th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Hurstwood (9-9) at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Point Of Woods 18-1 (9-1) Mid-division, not clear run over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, no impression, 9th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Hurstwood (9-9) at Ripon 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
King Of Speed (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) In touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no real impression final furlong, last of 6, 3 1/2l behind Amathus (9-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.