in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, chased winner approaching 2f out, one pace
slowly into stride, always behind
towards rear, outpaced halfway, kept on same pace final furlong
with winner, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, pushed along and outpaced, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
made all, stayed on strongly
Splash The Cash comes here after a fine victory at Hamilton over six furlongs, where he made all and can land back-to-back victories here. Carrying the mandatory 6lb penalty for that victory, that may not be enough to anchor Kevin Ryan's charge. Know No Fear had to fight hard to attain a victory at Catterick last time and this easier five furlongs provides a different test. It appears as if Jaconet is most effective over six furlongs. It will be interesting if she has the pace to lead over this five with Splash The Cash also wanting to dominate. Rio Sands is a consistent sort who is finding it hard to get his head in front and Splash The Cash is the pick.
Know No Fear 11-4 (8-8) Slowly into stride, hard ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Sudden Impact (9-4) by a hd, 7 ran.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 10l behind Great Charm (9-2) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (3) sft.
Mayoman (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear stands' side, hung left and effort 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Select Committee (8-4) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Rio Sands 3-1 (8-13) Prominent, effort over 1f out, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Supermassive Muse (9-2) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) hvy.
Nickel Silver 14-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, beaten over 1f out, 8th of 15, 9l behind Bonne (8-6) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Splash The Cash 9-2fav (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Oeuf A La Neige (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 8th of 15, 7l behind Braille (9-2) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Jaconet (USA) 2-1jt-fav (9-7) Led, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Embra (9-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.