tracked leaders, took closer order over 4f out, led over 1f out, soon pressed, held on towards finish
led, raced wide paddock bend and soon headed, left in lead over about 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no extra
tracked leader, left in lead after paddock bend, ran out over 5f out
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on and held towards finish
Vaillant Nonantais was a close-up third on his debut at Fontwell and got even closer when runner-up over course and distance last month. But he may have to settle for a place again behind AMIRR, who looked sure to win on his debut at Southwell when hitting the front but was just run out of it in the closing stages. He'll have improved for that and gets the nod. Miss Lucarno and Whispering Speed are both likely to have benefited from their opening runs while Tilinisi may prove best of the newcomers.
Amirr (IRE) 7-4fav (11-5) Mid-division, closed 9f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong held when not much room near finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Holly Bush Henry (10-10) at Southwell 2m mdn nhf (5) sft in Feb.
Court Baloo (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 22l behind Banks O' Houxty (11-2) at Kelso 2m NH flat (5) gd in May.
Dancing Admiral Kyllachy gelding out of Dream Dance.
Miss Lucarno 16-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, progress and went 4th 4f out, never on terms and well held by leaders over 1f out, 4th of 8, 19l behind King Kayf (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Tilinisi (IRE) Kalanisi mare out of Montanara.
Star Lane 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind What A Moment (10-13) at Towcester 2m NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Uncle Chizza 50-1 (11-2) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon outpaced, 10th of 13, well behind Waterlord (10-12) at Stratford 2m NH flat (5) gd in May.
Whispering Speed (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed long halfway and reminders, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 20l behind Tambura (10-9) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (6) sft in Dec.
Vaillant Nonantais (FR) 7-4fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, closed 9f out, led over 8f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Top Priority (10-9) at Stratford 2m NH flat (6) gf in May.
