took keen hold, prominent, lost place over 3f out, soon edged left, no danger after
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, headway after 5f, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out one pace
led, headed 9f out, weakened 3f out
held up, headway 9f out, ridden over 4f out, weakening when not much room over 3f out
chased leaders, led 9f out, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
chased leaders to halfway
chased leaders, lost place 9f out, behind after
held up, headway when edged left over 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on
mid-division, in rear 6f out, never dangerous
distance, always behind, tailed off halfway
As is normally the case, the market will prove invaluable however without that information we will side with Not A Doctor ahead of Perdiem and Knight Of Light. David Pipe's gelding was well-fancied on debut but could only manage a well-held fourth. He looked as if he would be all the wiser for that run and with the quicker ground expected to suit, he can win today. Perdiem has three runs under his belt and improved for the quicker ground last time out. He can grab a place, as could newcomer Knight Of Light. Evan Williams has his horses in solid form and whilst he is yet to have a bumper winner this year, if the market speaks in his favour then take note. The Arsonist can be expected to improve for his debut over course and distance, whilst Lil's Legacy has experience but possibly not masses of ability on his side. The market will help guide to the other newcomers, however Not A Doctor gets the nomination.
Andthatsthewayitis 25-1 (10-9) Never a factor, 7th of 14, 13l behind Working Title (11-2) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in May.
Billy The Shifter Aspect gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Perdiem (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Prominent, led after 5f, ridden when headed over 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 8l behind What A Friend (10-10) at N Abbot 2m 1f nhf (6) gf in May.
Springfield Gunner 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden 7f out, soon struggling, 12th of 17, well behind Checkerboard (10-10) at Haydock 2m nhf (6) gd in Apr.
The Arsonist (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 8th of 15, 29l behind Dave's Dream (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gd in May.
Knight of Light (IRE) Scribano gelding out of an unraced mare.
Not A Doctor (IRE) 3-1fav (10-10) Chased leaders, pushed along after 5f, hung left and led over 3f out, headed well over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 13l behind Danny Zuko (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nhf (6) gs in May.
Delayed Approach (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) 4th when fell in race won by Python Hall (12-0) at Upper Sapey 3m ptp frm in May, 6 ran.
