mid-division, headway over 6f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
always towards rear
in touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 3f out, one pace final 2f
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led early, with leader, led again 7f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
Plenty of these have winning form here including Bulberry Hill and Kentucky Bullet, who both should run well, however we will give the vote to Stravmoor. Now nearing the veteran stage, Reg Hollinshead's colt still retains plenty of ability. He has gone close on numerous occasions this season and although he is not really dropping down the weights, he could still go close against mainly out of form rivals. Bulberry Hill was successful over course and distance in May and has since run well twice on the turf. He is still favourably treated and rates a big danger to the selection. Kentucky Bullet has had plenty of chances since winning here twelve months ago. Off his current mark he is certain to pop up sometime or another and could be worth an each-way saver. The best of the rest could be Keltic Rainbow, but Stravmour appears to have the strongest recent form and is our pick.
Garrigon 100-1 (9-3) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some headway until no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Regent's Secret (8-12) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Stravmour 5-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, led over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Ocean Rock (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol.
Kingsdon (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14l behind Mister Arjay (10-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Staff Nurse (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 16th of 19, 31l behind Sir Night (9-13) at Beverley 1m 2f stk (7) gf in May.
Keltic Rainbow (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, some headway over 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Soviet Sceptre (9-6) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
True (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 17, 13l behind Blazing Bailey (8-2) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (6) gf.
Kentucky Bullet (USA) 20-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, until weakened 3f out, 8th of 9, 16l behind Scottish River (11-8) at Newbury 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Ela Re 5-1jt-fav (8-8) Led and soon well clear, came back to field 7f out, headed and weakened rapidly over 3f out, soon tailed off, last of 13, 32l behind Saintly Thoughts (8-5) at Lingfield 2m hcp (F4) pol in Feb.