held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, headway to go prominent over 7f, was pushed along over 3f out and soon beaten
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 6f out, ridden when weakening 2f out
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
mid-division, lost ground over 3f out was soon behind
dwelt and towards rear, headway over 5f out, effort over 2f out no impression
towards rear, headway over 3f out, driven 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, carried right and one pace final furlong
Nonrunner
The in-form Fossgate can strike again in this company, with Shekan Star and Baileys Encore fancied to pose the most resistance. The last named showed a good attitude when scoring at Redcar last time, relishing every yard of his first try at a mile and a quarter. Mark Johnston is a terrific judge of a horses stamina, so it can safely be assumed that he will cope with the extra demands of today's distance. Shekan Star deserves a change of fortune after posting a series of near misses. However, she is creeping up the weighs without winning and now needs everything to go her way. Therefore, we prefer to go with Fossgate, who has proved his toughness in a finish of late and, as he is still potentially well treated, James Bethel's charge edges the verdict in this company.
Fossgate 9-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led and hung right over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Jumeirah Scarer (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Miss Holly 7-2 (9-10) Held up, ridden to lead well over 1f out, eased close home, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (E) fbs in Jan '03 beating Active Account (9-10) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Caraman (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 13l behind Warsaw Pact (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Baileys Encore 7-4fav (9-13) Tracked leader, smooth progress to lead 3f out, ridden over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, won at Redcar 1m 2f mdn hcp (5) gd beating Mexican Bob (9-9) by a hd, 6 ran.
Dan's Heir 5-1jt-fav (9-11) Towards rear, tailed off and struggling from over 4f out, 13th of 14, well behind Celtic Carisma (9-3) at Southwell 2m hcap (6) gd in Apr.
Aphorism 16-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 12l behind Hunters' Glen (9-3) at Beverley 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd.
Plenty Cried Wolf 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Linden Lime (8-7) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Tedsdale Mac 14-1 (8-10) Held up and keen, kept on final 2f, no impression, 6th of 7, 5l behind Wing Commander (9-8) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Shekan Star 5-1fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, to chase leaders, soon one pace, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Kentucky Warbler (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Royal Melbourne (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Slowly away, always behind, 11th of 15, 12l behind Balwearie (8-5) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in May.
Turn Of Phrase (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 10l behind Parchment (9-0) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Tcherina (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Close up, chased leader over 8f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 10l behind Our Teddy (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Edas 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 7l behind Champagne Shadow (10-5) at Catterick 1m 4f amt hcp (5) sft.
