chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, led 2f out, hard pressed from over 1f out, stayed on, headed well inside final furlong
took keen hold, led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leader, challenged 2f out, edged right 1f out, led well inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, lost place 7f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 7f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, headway from 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on
BLUE YONDER (NAP) won with any amount in hand at Beverley before following up in stylish fashion at Wolverhampton. He's understandably been hoisted a total of 12lb for the two victories but still appeals as the one to beat despite having to prove equally effective on forecast good to firm ground. William Haggas does extremely well on his northern forays and recent Catterick runner-up, Opera Legend, has to be of interest on handicap debut on this significant step-up in trip and in receipt of 2lb from the selection. Captain Potter has been a beaten favourite the last twice and therefore Leading Company, visored for the first time, is suggested as one for the shortlist as he gives the impression of having more to come. Zivaniya requires a market check on handicap and seasonal bow.
Captain Potter 6-5fav (8-9) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Hedonista (8-6) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Blue Yonder (FR) 2-1fav (9-13) Edged right start, held up in touch, switched right and closed over 3f out, led and edged right over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in May beating Urban Champion (9-4) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Vondelpark 10-1 (8-13) In touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 10l behind Mr Buster (9-9) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Finest Leader (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Always in rear, soon pushed along, tailed off over 3f out, last of 6, dist behind Maximilian Caesar (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4) gs in May.
Zivaniya 7-2 (9-4) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 7 3/4l behind Intinso (9-4) at Newcastle 1m stks (5) pol in Oct.
Opera Legend 9-4 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Themainprotagonist (9-7) at Catterick 7f stks (5) gd in May.
Leading Company (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Orchestra (9-9) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Optician 80-1 (9-8) Close up, ridden 2f out, outpaced approaching final furlong, rallied towards finish when slightly hampered, 6th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Gone (9-2) at Carlisle 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
