tracked leaders in 3rd, weakened over 3f out
dwelt, towards rear, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly away, in rear and green, wandered over 2f out, never dangerous
went left start, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened towards finish
mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, no extra towards finish
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on gamely to lead towards finish
tracked leader, led over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on and headed towards finish
towards rear and pushed along, stayed on well final furlong, nearest at finish
dwelt, towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
If earlier races have gone to plan, SOLE DANSER can provide Barry Hills with his third maiden winner at the meeting. He looked in need of the race at Ayr when a losing favourite on his seasonal debut and his fourth at Chester last year is the best form on offer in this contest. Thatcherite produced his best effort so far when third at Catterick but will need another step forward to get his head in front, while there should be more to come from The Buska and Amaze. Salik Tag is related to four winners and makes most appeal of the newcomers.
Toffee Nose 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression, 4th of 8, 13l behind Mother Jones (8-12) at Redcar 6f mdn auc stks (5) sft in Jun.
Kyllachykov (IRE) Kyllachy gelding out of Dance On.
Salik Tag (USA) Hennessy gelding out of Clever Empress.
Shoulder Arms Compton Place gelding out of Petite Epaulette.
Sole Danser (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Reared start, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Spes Nostra (9-3) at Ayr 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Jun.
Swinger Singspiel gelding out of Helen Bradley.
Thatcherite (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression until switched inside and stayed on well towards finish, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Moral Issue (9-0) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) gd.
The Buska (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 11l behind Mujrayaat (9-0) at Haydock 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Pulsatilla Monsieur Bond filly out of Resemblance.
Upton Crystal Gentleman's Deal filly out of Crystal Seas.
Amaze 28-1 (8-12) Held up rear of mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden, outpaced 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 9, 9l behind Miss Aix (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
