made all, driven 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, saddle slipped after 2f, always behind
held up, headway over 2f out, no extra and eased final furlong
steadied start and always rear division
held up, ridden along and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
never better than mid-division
mid-division, effort halfway, no impression
in touch, ridden along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden along over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
SOCIETY MUSIC went close last time and he can make amends here; the list of dangers is headed by Dancing Maite and Spin Again. Michael Dods is beginning to hit form with his runners and this mare is back on a very fair mark. She was returning from a long break when finishing second Jebel Tara over this course and distance last time and she has an obvious chance of going one better. Dancing Maite could be a danger, but most of his best form has been over shorter than this. However, he has run well over this trip in the past and this flat track should enable him to get home. Spin Again was a little disappointing at Redcar last time when he didn't help his chance with an awkward exit from the stalls. Again, his best form has been over 7f and he may be best watched tonight. Violent Velocity enjoyed some success last summer but he still appears to be paying the penalty for that and he may need some help from the handicapper before he is able to resume winning ways. Champain Sands has got course and distance form so he could be a better each-way alternative. However, Society Music makes most appeal and he deserves to get his head in front.
Bere Davis (FR) 10-1 (7-12) Soon led, ridden 3f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Tartan Gigha (9-0) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Obezyana (USA) 7-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, driven along and outpaced inside final 3f, kept on again inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Marajaa (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Spin Again (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Reared start, keen, soon tracking leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 6, 7l behind Wovoka (8-9) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) fm in Apr.
Dancing Maite 15-2 (8-4) Chased leaders, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Peter Island (8-12) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Fyodorovich (USA) 50-1 (8-12) Jumped right at start, always behind, last of 14, well behind Lindoro (9-7) at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Follow The Flag (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Campli (8-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Society Music (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Jebel Tara (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 16l behind This Ones For Eddy (8-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Apr.
Violent Velocity (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 11th of 17, 9l behind Jebel Tara (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Kildare Sun (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Towards rear, headway 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Jebel Tara (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Champain Sands (IRE) 7-1 (8-1) Started slowly and behind, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind This Ones For Eddy (8-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Apr.
Slip Star 66-1 (8-5) Always behind, 11th of 14, 27l behind Kipchak (9-1) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Apr.
Grey Command (USA) 33-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 16, 35l behind Celtic Lynn (9-1) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Glenridding 11-1 (9-4) Led, was ridden along 3f out, headed well over 1f, stayed on same pace, 6th of 17, 5l behind Jebel Tara (8-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Portrush Storm 40-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon in touch racing keenly, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, hung right 2f out, last of 13, 32l behind Mick's Dancer (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Mooted (UAE) 28-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Bailieborough (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Grand Diamond (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out and soon one pace, 5th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Angaric (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
