prominent, led before and not fluent last, ridden soon after, just held on
close up, not fluent 4 out, weakened soon after
held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden before 2 out, kept on from last
held up mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, soon weakened
led to 4th, led again 2 out, ridden and headed before last, rallied flat, just failed
prominent, every chance 3 out, ridden before next, weakened before last
chased leaders, ridden before 2 out, soon weakened
in rear and soon pushed along, early reminders, never dangerous
held up towards rear, effort after 4 out, never dangerous, tailed off when pulled up before last
held up towards rear and keen, switched to outer after 4 out, good headway from next, chased leading pair before last, not quicken
held up towards rear, weakened after 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last
with leader, led 4th, headed 2 out, soon weakened, mistake last
KING'S REALM sets the standard on account of his form profile and also because he enjoys the virtue of being thoroughly reliable. He would be far worse off in a handicap and Ollie Dayman takes off a useful 5lb. The selection was far from disgraced when chasing up Cygnet at Southwell last time after travelling well throughout, the pair more than 20 lengths clear of their nearest pursuer. Donald McCain should know the time of day with Rhyton as he also trains Cygnet but his charges' best efforts have arrived in selling company and he may not be good enough. Cityar has shown improved form of late and rates the main danger on the evidence of filling the minor placing behind Souter Point last time.
King's Realm (IRE) 2-1 (10-10) Chased winner, ridden before 2 out, soon every chance, kept on from last, always held, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Cygnet (11-0) at Southwell 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in May.
Hidden In Time 100-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, pushed along and weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Palace Jester (10-12) at Wetherby 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Nov, 18 ran.
Scripted (USA) 7-2fav (9-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind Shabahar (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun '08 (flat).
Cityar (FR) 16-1 (10-5) Held up in touch behind leaders, headway after 6th, soon chasing winner, lost 2nd 2 out, one pace last, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Souter Point (11-11) at Ludlow 2m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Soccerjackpot (USA) 11-8fav (11-0) Not fluent, chased leading trio, hit 4th and 6th, headway to 3rd before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, beaten when went left next, tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Galiotto (11-0) at Plumpton 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in Mar.
Celtic Ballad (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leader, effort 2 out, soon every chance, hard driven to challenge towards finish, no extra close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind Perlon (11-1) at Huntingdon 2m sell hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in May.
Liszt (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Prominent, awkward on bend after 3rd, jumped slowly 5th, soon outpaced, no impression after, 5th of 11, 23l behind Sounds Of Thunder (10-7) at Perth 2m hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Bajan Pride 7-2fav (11-4) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, ridden and weakened 3 out, 12th of 16, well behind Viable (11-5) at Huntingdon 2m ldys hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd in Mar '09.
Duar Mapel (USA) 7-1 (8-6) Towards rear, outpaced 4f out, never a factor, 5th of 8, 33l behind Blazing Buck (8-9) at Ayr 1m 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May (flat).
Bold Indian (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear and keen, headway 5th, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, well behind Wake Board (10-5) at Catterick 2m sell hdl (5) gd in Mar.
Coolagad Wonder (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Towards rear, not much room over 2f out, soon lost place, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 10l behind Katmai River (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar (flat).
Revolving World (IRE) 100-1 (10-1) Very slowly away, in rear, headway on outer 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 11, 8l behind Home (10-7) at Southwell 1m 3f am hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Feb (flat).
Rhyton (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Led, clear 3rd to before 7th, headed soon after, lost place 4 out, behind from next, 5th of 6, well behind Fishoutofwater (11-4) at Bangor 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
