held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved
raced towards far side, chased leaders, weakened quickly over 1f out
steadied start, held up in rear, effort near side rail and ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
wore hood to post, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
never travelled and always towards rear, ridden inside final 3f, soon beaten
chased leaders near side of group, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on gamely
held up and always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, edged left and weakened over 1f out
held up and always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders near side of group, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, strong challenge close home, just held
chased leaders, weakened inside final 2f
held up off the pace towards rear, ridden over 1f out, moderate progress inside final furlong
slowly into stride, off the pace and always towards rear
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear near side of group
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, pressing leaders over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, lost 4th post
off the pace and always towards rear
raced towards far side, led until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway near side of group over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, went 4th post, never going pace to reach leaders
mid-division far side of group, some late moderate headway, never on terms with leaders
pushed along halfway, always towards rear
Some old favourites are taking part in this. SUMMERGHAND was disappointing last time but he ran in the Clipper Stakes on last year’s card and this represents something of a drop in class. Kevin Ryan's stable has been a little quiet so far though Bergerac has made the frame three times this year and can give a good account. Woven is another that has hit the crossbar with regularity though Michael Dods has his string in good nick. Count D'orsay wasn’t far away in the Ayr Gold Cup won by Bielsa and the return to the hustle and bustle of a big field handicap could be just the ticket for last week's Chester runner-up.
Summerghand (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 19, 13 1/4l behind Blackrod (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Nomadic Empire (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders 2f out, going well and waiting for gap over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside last, nearest finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Ava Go Joe (8-5) at Ripon 5f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Bielsa (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Dwelt, in touch in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 4th of 5, 6 1/2l behind Mutasaabeq (9-2) at Thirsk 7f stks (3) sft in Apr.
Just Frank 20-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon held, well beaten over 1f out, 17th of 21, 16 1/4l behind Volatile Analyst (9-2) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Punchbowl Flyer (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led pair racing towards near side, chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f,, 14th of 15, 17 3/4l behind King's Lynn (9-6) at Doncaster 6f lst stks (1) sft in Nov.
Dakota Gold 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 8 3/4l behind Zarzyni (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Mr Lupton (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 21, 5 3/4l behind Volatile Analyst (9-2) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Mr Wagyu (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 19, 5 1/4l behind Blackrod (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Venturous (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, some late headway, never involved, 9th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Bouttemont (9-5) at Newcastle 6f stks (2) pol in Apr.
Makanah 5-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Zarzyni (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Count D'Orsay (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Outpaced, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on just failed, 2nd of 7, hd behind Look Out Louis (8-8) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Premier Power 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mondammej (9-0) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Strike Red (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Reared start and slowly away, towards rear, never on terms, 13th of 19, 10 1/4l behind Blackrod (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Pendleton 11-2 (9-4) Mid-division, asked for effort over 2f out, minor headway when switched left over 1f out, one paced final furlong, 13th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Bernardo O'Reilly (8-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Bergerac (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Raced near side rail, chased leader, led soon after halfway, ridden and narrowly headed inside final furlong, rallied near finish, just failed, 2nd of 12, shd behind Gale Force Maya (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Woven 5-2fav (9-0) In rear, pushed along well over 2f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on inside last, not trouble winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Asjad (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Aberama Gold 11-4jfav (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 9 1/2l behind Asadjumeirah (8-12) at Newcastle 6f hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Embour (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Switched left start, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 10, hd behind Lipsink (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Boogie Time (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Slight lead, headed soon after halfway, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Gale Force Maya (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Asadjumeirah 15-2 (9-4) Slowly away, towards rear, headway when switched right approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead final strides, won at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Apr beating Ghathanfar (8-7) by ns, 10 ran.
Wobwobwob (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 10, 1/2l behind Asadjumeirah (9-4) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Devilwala (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Hortzadar (9-8) at Ripon 1m hcp (3) gd in Apr.
