tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd and every chance 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in 5th on inside, weakened over 2f out
steadied start, held up in rear, plugged on final 2f, never threatened
raced keenly, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace
held up, quick move on outside chasing leaders 5f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led final 100 yards, driven out
tracked leaders, headway on outside 2f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong
led and set steady pace, pushed along and headed over 2f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The superbly bred Elerfaan made a belated debut after changing stables at Wetherby in April then won very convincingly at Beverley. There's more to come and he can ensure the younger generation don't have it there own way. Borodin was over 6l behind in that Beverley race but showed the benefit of the run with a comfortable victory in a similar race over 7f here. He'll also improve and should get closer but New Show, a debut winner at Ayr last July, is best watched after a poor run in a Newmarket Listed contest in April. HISTORY WRITER has run well in all three starts without winning including at Nottingham last time where a slow gallop didn't suit. He'll be very difficult to keep out of the frame so looks the one to be on.
Elerfaan (IRE) 15-8 (9-12) Chased leaders, smooth progress over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Beverley 7f stks (5) gf in May beating Effervescence (8-10) by 4l, 8 ran.
Ideal Angel (IRE) 150-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, ridden over 2f out, never involved, 6th of 7, 16l behind Borodin (9-2) at Thirsk 7f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Mutawaary (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, no chance with leaders, 5th of 7, 10l behind Borodin (9-2) at Thirsk 7f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Borodin (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, driven and effort over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well, drew clear inside final 100 yards, won at Thirsk 7f stks (5) gf in Jun beating Kawasir (9-2) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
New Show (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 5th of 8, 16 1/2l behind Mildenberger (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 1f lst stks (1) gs in Apr.
History Writer (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Keen early, in touch, pushed along and switched right 3f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Ibraz (9-2) at Nottingham 1m stks (5) gf in May.
Pam's Angel (USA) 66-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 15, 18 3/4l behind National Army (9-2) at Doncaster 1m stks (5) gf in Jun.
Play Mate 7-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind, outpaced over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, just failed for 4th, never nearer, 5th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Harbour Storm (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in May.