tracked leader, led well over 2f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well
keen in rear, headway over 4f out, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace
led, joined after 4f, headed well over 2f out, soon one pace
green in rear, headway to join leader after 4f, weakened over 4f out
behind, headway over 5f out, chased leaders over 4f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
keen, chased leaders, driven over 6f out, weakened over 3f out
prominent, keen early, lost place over 6f out, no danger after
Irish-trained Shanroe has had both runs so far in the country and won at Hexham last month. Connective has a Flat pedigree but beat better-fancied rivals in a three-runner race at Carlisle while Stuart Crawford sends over the Fame And Glory newcomer High Renown. CARRY ON had the proverbial ton in hand when winning for Kevin Ryan at Huntingdon in October. He’s been switched to a NH yard over the winter and can continue heading in the right direction by doubling his tally.
Shanroe 5-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, smooth headway on outside over 4f out, soon poised to challenge, shaken up to lead over 1f out, edged left, ridden clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Hexham 2m (5) gd in Apr beating Black Ebony (11-0) by 5l, 13 ran.
Carry On 2-1fav (10-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Huntingdon 1m 6f (5) gd in Oct beating Aerodrome (10-5) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Connective (IRE) 5-2 (10-11) Close up, outpaced over 2f out, rallied 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Carlisle 2m 1f (5) gd in Apr beating Tonicngin (11-2) by 2l, 3 ran.
Anticipate (IRE) Yeats gelding out of Princess Minnie.
Raymond (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Always prominent, chased winner over 2f out until over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 26 1/2l behind Crypto (11-4) at Newcastle 2m (5) gs in Mar.
Heatherlea (IRE) Germany M out of Betsy Babe.
Misu Bula 40-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway on inside 9f out, led 3f out, soon headed, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 11, 20l behind Ahorsewithnoname (10-7) at Sedgefield 2m 1f (5) gd in Apr.
Overtougeorge Overbury gelding out of Captivating Tyna.
High Renown (IRE) Fame And Glory gelding out of Native Endurance.