led for 1 furlong, ridden and 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on over 1f out
led after 1 furlong, ridden 2f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
slow away, always towards rear, weakened 2f out
slow into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
held up behind, stayed on from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon hung left, no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Trimlestown has slipped to what is a very attractive mark of 68 and despite this being his first attempt at six furlongs. Up with the pace for most of the journey over seven at this venue last time, he weakened inside the last furlong, possibly owing to the testing conditions. That was a better effort to those which he posted in his outings prior to that. Methaaly is 3lb wrong at the weights as he carries a 12lb penalty for two recent victories. He is versatile with regard to his best trips and should be thereabouts but this venue in recent months has favoured those on the pace and brings about reservations where this hold-up performer is concerned. Jonny Ebeneezer showed he retains some of his old sparkle when second at Lingfield while Poppy's Rose could be considered unlucky last time when not enjoying the clearest of passages. Trimlestown is selected to land it.
Pacific Pride 16-1 (9-9) Chased leaders to halfway, last of 11, 19l behind Wyatt Earp (9-6) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Ice Planet 13-2 (9-10) Dwelt and soon stumbled, always behind, 11th of 12, 18l behind Angus Newz (9-13) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun.
Jake The Snake (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden soon after halfway, 6th of 12, 9l behind Phantom Whisper (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Methaaly (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Yorkshire Blue (8-8) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Chookie Heiton (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Prominent, ridden and every chance halfway until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Rasaman (9-0) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Trimlestown (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) With leaders and keen, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Harrison George (9-1) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Oranmore Castle (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Reared start, always behind stands side, 12th of 17, 9l behind Royal Envoy (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Scarlet Oak 10-1 (8-8) Towards rear, switched left over 1f out, soon headway, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Nottingham 6f fll hcp (4) gs beating Quaroma (8-13) by 1l, 11 ran.
Jonny Ebeneezer 7-1 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, ran on entering final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Patavium Prince (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Poppy's Rose 11-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Royal Challenge (8-9) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Royal Composer (IRE) 6-1fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Royal Challenge (8-9) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Steenberg (IRE) 22-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 6l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-0) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
