chased leader over 4f, led over 1f out, ridden clear
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
keen, tracked leaders, chased leader over 3f out until 2f out, weakening when hung left final furlong
Nonrunner
The course and distance winner Bogaz is taken to score here at the main expense of Naval Force and Desert Style. The key thing about the selection is that course and distance win, although his general form in his last four outings rates steadily in the low-60s, which is good enough to be competitive today. Do not rule out a good run from Desert Style, who has shown promise in Turf maidens and debuts on the all-weather today. Naval Force improved for the application of cheekpieces two runs ago, and they were left off last time, and he drops back in trip today, so has to be considered. He also holds a chance on ratings so has to be respected. Wolverhampton seller winner Sonntag Blue has been beaten in sellers since, while Gyflym has shown little in two starts, both on Turf. Once again, though, for the winner, we return to Bogaz.
Naval Force 6-1 Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 19l behind Royal Flynn at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp gd.
Gyflym 100-1 Always behind, 11th of 12, 23l behind Karashino at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk sft.
Sonntag Blue (IRE) 9-4fav Chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, weakened over 1f, 4th of 9, 14l behind El Palmar at Southwell 1m sll std.
Classic Style (IRE) 14-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 17, 4l behind Kinky at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp sft.
Bogaz (IRE) 11-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Mission Affirmed at Southwell 7f hcp fbs.