pulled hard, in touch on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led after 1f, ridden clear over 1f out, caught close home
prominent, went 2nd over 3f out until 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, not much room on inside and lost place over 4f out, no danger after
held up, headway well over 1f out, ran on under strong pressure inside final furlong to lead close home
led 1f, chased leader until over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
in touch, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, weakened inside final furlong
Ponty Rossa, Rainbow Fox and Dowlleh look the three to concentrate on in this competitive affair and the narrow vote is given to Ponty Rossa. The selection won well last time when beating Rainbow Fox with a little in hand, he looks sure to improve and from a good draw he will be hard to beat. Rainbow Fox is sure to have his supporters but he will do well to give weight and a beating to the selection. Dowlleh is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he disappointed last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Juan Bol is another with place claims but his best form is over a longer trip and with this in mind for the winner we return to the progressive Ponty Rossa.
Rainbow Fox 7-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Grange Lili (8-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Dowlleh 11-4 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Champery (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Juan Bol (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Fly-jumped start, held up and keen, effort and hung left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 20l behind Fontana Amorosa (8-7) at Nottingham 6f nov stk (5) sft in May.
Stevie Gee (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind and outpaced, last of 8, 18l behind Champery (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Ponty Rossa (IRE) 10-3jt-fav (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun beating Rainbow Fox (8-13) by a hd, 14 ran.
Daddy Cool Kyllachy colt, half-brother to numerous winners up to 1m2f.
Quiddity (IRE) Diesis filly out of The Strand.