behind stand side, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reached leaders
behind far side, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead group towards finish
chased leaders stand side, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
in touch far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
led stand side group, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind stand side, ridden 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders stand side to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
behind far side, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased far side leader, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
tracked leaders stand side, headway 2f out, led overall well over 1f out, ridden, stayed on well final furlong
behind stand side, headway 2f out, soon ridden, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch far side, outpaced 2f out, ridden, weakened entering final furlong
dwelt, behind stand side, not clear run over 2f out, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
led far side group, ridden over 1f out, headed, no extra towards finish
Withdrawn
We take a couple against the field in a wide open finale. With Henry Hall recommended on the proviso that no rain arrives in the Thirsk area, while Wunderbra is such good heart that she is also worth persevering with in this company. The likes of Gone'n'Dunnet, Playful Dane and Treasure Cay are others to monitor for signs of support. The last named has fared well in good company of late and has claims in this slightly easier grade. However, top weight makes life hard for him and others may have his measure near the finish. Playful Dane is in great heart and will no doubt attract a bit of interest from his faithful supporters. Still, he has a long absence to overcome and may just need this to put him straight. Gone 'N' Dunnett is as game as they come but has a 6lb penalty to carry today. He also appears to need a bit of cut in the ground and looks opposable unless the heavens open. Which directly contrasts Henry Hall, who is a far better individual when he can here his hooves rattle. Kim Tinkler has plenty of experience of getting the best out of him and, considering that he has won off 90 in the past, he looks thrown in off 76 today. Wunderbra is also factored in because she is less exposed than many and is at the top of her game at present. She has very little to find to get involved as a serious player at this level and looks a worthy alternative to Henry Hall for anyone wishing to narrow down the odds a little.
Treasure Cay 6-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 11, 6l behind The Lord (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Foley Millennium (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Led to just over 2f out, weakened rapidly, last of 7, 26l behind Corridor Creeper (9-0) at Goodwood 5f stk (3) gd in Apr.
Playful Dane (IRE) 5-2fav (9-6) Led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, kept on, won at York 5f hcp (E3) gd in Oct beating Prince of Gold (9-0) by a nk, 19 ran.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) With leaders, led over 4f out, driven out, won at Yarmouth 6f hcp (4) gs beating Apex (9-8) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Wunderbra (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, driven and kept on well final furlong, won at Redcar 5f fll hcp (4) gd in Apr beating Mecca's Mate (8-8) by a hd, 9 ran.
Inter Vision (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Behind far side group, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 2l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Musical Fair 50-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Out After Dark (9-0) at Beverley 5f hcp (4) gd.
Justalord 6-1 (8-10) Led, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 10l behind The Lord (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
