steadied at start, held up, smooth progress over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
in touch, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten
held up, chased along, outpaced 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
steadied at start, switched left, always in rear division
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside
prominent 4f
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, effort 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, soon chased along, ridden and edged left 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Although La Cucaracha faces no easy task at the weights, she is a classy individual that goes well at this course and she is fancied to have cope with the challenges presented by Visionist, Beckermet and Danzili Bay. There may also be a little more to come from Mutawaffer, who drops back to six furlongs after running out of steam in the Bunbury Cup at the start of this month. The son of Marju recorded a fair effort over this course and distance behind Soldier's Tale in May and he would be a potent force if he dishes out a repeat does today. Danzili Bay steps up in grade after landing a three-year-olds' handicap at Haydock last time out. He has more to do this time, but is entitled to take his chance. Beckermet is thriving on his racing at present and cannot be ruled out of at least making the frame. Still, he has a habit of throwing in a stinker and, as he had a hard race last weekend, this may come around a touch too quickly for him. Visionist is an unexposed type that comes here as an unknown quantity at this level. His juvenile for was solid enough to give him claims if he copes with the hustle and bustle of the Knavesmire. However, La Cucaracha has already acquitted herself admirably at this course and she is fancied to relish taking on this easier company and brush them all aside.
La Cucaracha 6-1 (9-4) Held up, smooth headway to lead well over 1f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Lucky Spin (9-4) at York 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) gs.
Beckermet (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, just held on, won at Newbury 6f lst stk (1) gf beating Ashdown Express (9-3) by a shd, 11 ran.
Mutawaffer 12-1 (8-12) Raced stand side, held up, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 18, 2l behind Mine (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Visionist (IRE) 3-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Goodricke (9-1) at Newbury 6f 3yo stk (4) gf in Jun.
Fantasy Believer 7-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, squeezed through to challenge inside final furlong, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 11, hd behind Spirit of France (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) gf.
High Voltage 14-1 (9-11) With leaders, ridden halfway, weakened and eased over 1f out, 14th of 16, 37l behind Bygone Days (9-5) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Pieter Brueghel (USA) 13-2 (9-6) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Pontefract 6f hcp (3) gf beating Chatshow (8-7) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Connect 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, chased along halfway, ridden over 1f out, never near to challenge, 7th of 13, 3l behind Trinculo (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp (3) gd.
Dazzling Bay 8-1 (8-9) Towards rear stands' side, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Out After Dark (8-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Whinhill House 4-1fav (9-7) Held up, effort when not much room 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 8l behind Desert Lord (9-0) at Pontefract 5f hcp (3) gf.
Danzili Bay 5-1 (9-4) Close up, led over 2f out, ridden final furlong, kept on well, won at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf beating Bold Marc (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Steel Blue 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 14, 9l behind Pieter Brueghel (9-6) at Pontefract 6f hcp (3) gf.
Spirit of France (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on strongly to lead inside final furlong, held on gamely towards finish, won at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) gf beating Fantasy Believer (9-5) by a hd, 11 ran.
Devon Flame 3-1fav (11-7) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, shaken up and led approaching 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, readily, won at Salisbury 6f amt hcp (5) frm beating Conjuror (11-2) by 2l, 10 ran.
Artie 9-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Currency (8-13) at York 6f hcp (4) gd.
