in touch stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
led far side group, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
outpaced, towards rear stands side, never dangerous
chased leaders to halfway stands side
in touch stands side, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold behind leaders stands side, driven, one pace final furlong
in touch far side, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear far side
dwelt, soon in touch far side, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent for 3f stands side
led stands side group, driven, over all leader approaching final furlong, ran on
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
held up stands side, ridden along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
raced alone in centre of track, never troubled leaders
held up stands side, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Toy Top may be the one to lead the cavalry across the line in the finale. She's drawn highest of all so will not have to worry about their being dangers to both her right and left but her style of running does mean that she will be there to be shot at by those who prefer to come from behind. Michael Dods' charge didn't run too badly at Catterick last time given that the ground was far softer than ideal and, as long as the sun continues to shine, conditions here should be much more to her liking. She's 3lbs lower than for each of her last two successes, one came over course and distance; she was partnered by Neil Brown on both occasions and he takes the ride for the first time this season. Raccoon should give those drawn low a good tow and Bond Becks and Whozart make some appeal of those drawn on that side. Colorus looks capable of getting involved again as may Mr Rooney although he has flattered to deceive a couple of times in recent weeks. Niteowl Lad was behind that pair on his penultimate start at Beverley but stepped up on that form again when finishing strongly in a similarly competitive race at Doncaster last time. He's yet another for the short-list but Toy Top may be able to keep the massing hordes at bay.
Colorus (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 4l behind Stolt (9-2) at York 5f hcap (4) gd in May.
Sands Crooner (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 13, 12l behind Total Impact (9-4) at Doncaster 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Raccoon (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) With leaders, effort over 2f out, soon faded, 5th of 10, 6l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-11) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (5) sft in May.
Jakeini (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 10l behind Windjammer (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Hawaii Prince 14-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 6l behind Total Impact (9-4) at Doncaster 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Spirit of Coniston 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division, driven 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 16, 7l behind Baybshambles (8-8) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf in May.
Niteowl Lad (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) Held up, ridden along and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Total Impact (9-4) at Doncaster 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Bond Becks (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed close home, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Howards Tipple (9-3) at W'hampton 6f hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Northern Chorus (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Led far side group, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression stand's side, 7th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Miacarla (8-3) at Thirsk 5f hcap (6) gf in Sept.
Strensall 28-1 (9-7) Mid-division, effort halfway, no impression, 9th of 12, 8l behind Windjammer (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Royal Acclamation (9-0) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Triple Shadow 20-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 19th of 20, 21l behind Shosolosa (8-4) at Doncaster 1m app hcp (6) gd in May.
Toy Top (USA) 4-1fav (8-13) In touch, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Windjammer (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Alugat (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 8l behind Just Joey (9-1) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Miacarla 12-1 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, smooth headway and every chance entering final furlong, no extra inside, 7th of 15, 5l behind Metal Guru (9-6) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf.
Whozart (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Owed (9-4) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Mutayam 40-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 11th of 14, 7l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Distant Vision (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Angelofthenorth (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f clm (6) gf in May.
Commander Wish 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 9, hd behind Avoncreek (7-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcap (5) gd in May.
Rue Soleil 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, chased along halfway, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 10l behind Windjammer (9-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
