held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 6f out, weakened over 2f out
led to over 5f out, weakened 2f out
held up, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, switched right 2f out, hung left and headway over 1f out, ran on never nearer
chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, ridden and chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
always behind
mid-division, headway and not clear run over 2f out, switched left and led over 1f out, ran on
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, no extra when not much room towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, hampered over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway when edged left and led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Adobe, Spy Gun, Gem Bien, Extra Cover, Baker Of Oz, Roar Blizzard, Donegal Shore and Yorker form a long shortlist in a tricky race, with the vote going to Donegal Shore. The case for the selection goes that he rates as competitive in this sphere, has a good rider booked and he can build upon an eyecatching Nottingham run last time. Adobe comes into this race on the back of a good Bath run two days ago and, being fairly weighted on his best Wolves form, has to be afforded plenty of respect. A repeat of his course form of last spring and his best all-weather form of late gives Spy Gun something of a chance, while Gem Bien remains competitively weighted in our view and is one to consider. Forty Forte won a seller here but has not looked so good in handicaps, while Sion Hill remains a maiden. Extra Cover's best form of the autumn brings him well into the mix and this is more his trip than the ones he has been trying recently. It's fair to say that Joey Perhaps has looked better on Turf thus far, although his form in that sphere gives him chances although he has yet to race on this surface. German import Roar Blizzard was an eyecatcher last time and any market support should be noted, while Baker Of Oz in first-time blinkers also looks interesting. Finally, course and distance winner Yorker also remains on a competitive mark and, running for owners called Men Behaving Badly, the post-race celebrations could be interesting. Overall, though, we will just side with Donegal Shore.
Yorker (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up, switched right 2f out, headway well over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Locombe Hill (8-10) at W'hampton 7f clm (6) pol.
Donegal Shore (IRE) 13-2 (10-9) Started slowly, behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on, never nearer, 6th of 17, 6l behind Naughty Girl (11-0) at Nottingham 1m amt stk (7) gd in May.
Baker of Oz 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 5l behind Fraternity (8-13) at Leicester 1m clm (5) sft in May.
Joey Perhaps 6-1 (10-4) Started slowly, soon in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no progress weakened 2f out, 10th of 15, 14l behind Platinum Charmer (9-9) at Bath 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) frm.
Adobe 7-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, led inside final 2f, kept on well under pressure until headed and no extra final 50 yards, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Voice Mail (9-13) at Bath 1m hcp (5) frm.
Extra Cover (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Dwelt, mid-division, headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 17l behind Explosive Fox (11-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f amt stk (6) pol.
Gem Bien (USA) 20-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Lucid Dreams (9-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) gf.
Spy Gun (USA) 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden along 3f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Fly More (9-7) at Chepstow 6f hcp (6) gs.
