behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
behind, driven over 3f out, soon ridden and edged left, switched outside and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leader
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
raced keenly in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, driven and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
started slowly and in rear, headway on inside 2f out, driven and stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Downland, Mission Affirmed and Slavonic are the three we like here and the vote is given to Downland. The selection deserves to get his head in front again as he was a close second behind Trafalgar Square at Yarmouth last time. He had gone close on his previous run at Doncaster behind Yorkshire Blue and with conditions once again in his favour today he looks to have an outstanding opportunity to get his head in front. Mission Affirmed will certainly be suited by the drop in trip as he failed to see out the 9f last time at Redcar when fifth behind Bright Sun. However, all his wins have come on the all-weather and as that surface seems to suit his style of racing the best he is passed over. Slavonic won well at Ayr last time but he looks opposable as he has a penalty for that success and his overall form is not strong. We'll Meet Again is a course and distance winner and as he hails from a shrewd yard and is on a handy mark he is certainly one to note in the market. However, for the winner we will stick with the in-form Downland.
Mission Affirmed (USA) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Bright Sun (9-2) at Redcar 1m 1f stk 0-65 (5) gf.
Slavonic (USA) 9-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and led 2f out, kept on, won at Ayr 7f sll (5) gd beating Jedeydd (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Downland (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Pulled hard, led after 1f, quickened pace 3f out, ridden and caught post, 2nd of 10, hd behind Trafalgar Square (9-8) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (5) gs.
Joshua's Gold (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Mid-division, came centre and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf beating Sarraaf (9-8) by 2l, 18 ran.
Blue Knight (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Switched left start, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 19, hd behind Only If I Laugh (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Passion Fruit 4-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed and hung right just inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Gifted Flame (9-12) at Carlisle 7f app hcp (5) gf.
Oh Boy (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) With leader far side, ridden to lead 2f out, headed close home, 4th of 17, 1/2l behind Saxon Lil (10-0) at Chepstow 7f hcp (5) gf.
We'll Meet Again 8-1 (9-13) Chased leader, switched right over 1f out, staying on when not much room close home, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Gem Bien (9-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol.
