tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out
chased leaders, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders and keen, weakened 2f out
held up, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, no impression
towards rear, soon pushed along, never dangerous
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
led, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, weakened approaching final furlong
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish
with leaders and keen, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
mid-division and keen, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Inkspot has claims for his in-form trainer if the first-time visor has the desired effect; however Harrison George won well at the track last time and is fancied to win ahead of Flying Bantam. Richard Fahey's progressive three-year-old successfully stepped out of his own age-group when winning at the Knavesmire last time and in doing so he earnt himself a 4lb rise in the weights. His jockey negates some of that rise and he should be at home back over this trip. Countdown is one to watch in the betting as he knows how to win here and he will appreciate the cut in the ground and likely strong pace. Flying Bantam won well last time at Ayr but faces different ground today; whilst Viva Volta's recent runs don't offer too much encouragement. Shotley Mac is consistent but at a lower level, whilst Carnivore and Game Lad are not always the most predictable. At a price Neon Blue could go well for Richard Whitaker, however it is Harrison George who gets the vote.
Spirit of France (IRE) (8-8) In touch until weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 10l behind Mystical (9-2) at Nad Al Sheba 1m hcp gd in Feb '07.
Game Lad 10-1 (9-0) Raced far side, held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Redford (8-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jun.
Carnivore 16-1 (8-1) In touch stands' side, chased leaders 3f out, no progress over 2f out, weakened quickly, 26th of 28, 29l behind Regal Parade (8-6) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm in Jun.
Kiwi Bay 7-2fav (9-7) Held up behind leaders, smooth progress to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Party In The Park (8-13) by 5l, 16 ran.
Countdown 10-1 (10-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, nk behind Gap Princess (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Russian Epic 9-2 (8-13) Led, headed over 5f out, ridden and kept on again towards finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Twilight Star (9-0) at Sandown 1m hcap (3) gs in Jun.
Harrison George (IRE) 11-2jt-fav (9-6) Held up, headway over 1f out, staying on when hung left inside final furlong, led close home, won at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun beating Trojan Flight (9-3) by a shd, 19 ran.
Red Romeo 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, not clear run on inside over 2f out, snatched up and shuffled to rear, behind after, 6th of 7, 12l behind Barons Spy (9-8) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Flying Bantam (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left and stayed on inside final furlong, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun beating Flores Sea (8-5) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Ink Spot 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Relative Order (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Trimlestown (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 7th of 10, 8l behind Sadeek (9-6) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Shotley Mac 7-2fav (8-5) Prominent, ridden along over 3f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2l behind Bustan (9-1) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
My Kaiser Chief 33-1 (9-2) Pushed along towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 17, 3l behind Makshoof (9-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Viva Volta 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Sadeek (9-6) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead post, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun beating San Antonio (10-0) by a shd, 12 ran.
Neon Blue 9-1 (9-1) Held up, effort over 2f out, soon one pace after, 5th of 8, 7l behind Royal Dignitary (9-6) at Redcar 7f clm (5) gf.
