tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well towards finish, just held
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
raced keenly, made all, ridden 2f out, hung left and held on under pressure final furlong
always behind, tailed off final 3f
chased leaders to over 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never on terms
in touch, headway 5f out, effort and every chance over 3f out to over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, outpaced 4f out, soon weakened
behind until ridden, kept on final 3f, never nearer
behind, headway 6f out, ridden and no impression final 3f
mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders
Springfield Raki should have no problem winning the finale with a penalty and is taken to win at the expense of The Kealshore Kid and Gamma Velorum. The selection won nicely at Worcester last time out showing improved form his debut run. He likes fast ground and can take advantage of this poor field to win again. The Kealshore Kid ran well at a big price on his second outing over course and distance but was then seen to run well below par at the same track last time out. The stable generally do well at this track so if a line is drawn through that race he warrants respect. Gamma Velorum can improve from his first run when finishing fourth of fourteen. He ran well that day and is on to note in the market but for the winner we return to Springfield Raki.
Springfield Raki 15-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Worcester 2m nhf (6) gd beating Erin's Own (10-11) by 20l, 7 ran.
Devils Bridge Shahrastani gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Oneforsaturday (IRE) 9-4fav (11-1) In touch, outpaced over 6f out, weakened 3f out, 12th of 14, well behind Charlie Crab (10-11) at Newcastle 2m mdn nhf (6) gf in Nov.
Rockers Bar Rock City gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/chaser Noble Lord and chaser Filey Flyer.
The Fricker (IRE) Naheez gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler/chaser Coastguard.
What Luck (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) In touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 7th of 8, 49l behind Jokers Legacy (11-2) at Chepstow 2m nhf (6) sft in Mar.
Gamma Velorum (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 4f out, chased leaders 2f out, one pace, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Pontop (11-4) at Wetherby 2m nhf (6) gf.
Quampbel (FR) 40-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off 6f out, last of 12, well behind Vivona Hill (10-9) at Wetherby 2m nhf gd in Apr.
Sea Gypsy Josr Algarhoud gelding, half-brother to winners on the flat and over hurdles.
The Kealshore Kid (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Led. Headed 7f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Vivona Hill (10-9) at Wetherby 2m nhf gd in Apr.
La Donna Del Largo (IRE) Rossini mare, half-sister to 7f-1m4f winner Danehill Dazzler.
Opus Star Karinga Bay mare, half-sister to winning hurdler Snargate.
Wheyaye Midnight Legend mare out of winning chaser Sayin Nowt.
Bumble Rose (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway on wide outside over 5f out, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 6th of 12, 9l behind Cuigny (11-3) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Apr.
