towards rear, effort over 3f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden along and headway 2f out, never reached challenging position
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up behind leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
prominent, ridden along 3f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, one paced final furlong
in touch, led 3f out, driven over 1f out, kept on until headed close home
towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up mid-division, headway on outer 2f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home
mid-division, ridden along 4f out, soon behind
tracked leader, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
Tcherina is the pick to land the finale. Tim Easterby's mare races off the same mark as last time out where she finished third behind the exposed but reliable pair of Cotton Eyed Joe and Red Wine. That form is up there with the best form being brought into the race and she is a tentative selection. Inspirina found the well handicapped Bukit Tinggi too strong at Haydock last time but his action in the closing stages suggested that an easier surface is what he requires, although that was a career best effort. Potentiale was second at Goodwood last time and a re-production would make him an eachway contender but Tcherina is the pick.
Polish Red 4-1 (9-7) In touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 19l behind Rose Row (8-11) at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (5) gs.
Proper (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Slowly into stride, ridden over 2f out, brief effort, 7th of 11, 16l behind Alleviate (8-9) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in May.
Wild Fell Hall (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Bajan Parkes (9-4) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Inspirina (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) In rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong but no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Bukit Tinggi (9-5) at Haydock 1m 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Potentiale (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 2f out, led inside final 2f, headed and outpaced by winner entering final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Hatton Flight (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcap (4) gd in May.
Stretton (IRE) 6-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, niggled along over 4f out, no impression, 10th of 13, 12l behind Maslak (9-4) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Sporting Gesture 9-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Crossbow Creek (11-10) at York 1m 4f hcap (4) gd in May.
Dan Tucker 3-1fav (10-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Hucking Heat (9-0) at Haydock 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (5) gd in May.
Naughty Thoughts (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Chased leader until over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 17l behind Zaskar (7-12) at Great Leighs 1m 2f fll hcp (3) pol in May.
Boxhall (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 12l behind Hernando's Boy (9-7) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Nov.
Intavac Boy 25-1 (8-4) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 20l behind Harry The Hawk (9-0) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Tcherina (IRE) 10-1 (8-1) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Cotton Eyed Joe (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
