soon led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed left final 50yds
chased leaders to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon chased leaders, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final fulong to lead near finish
held up and behind, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, not reach leaders
slowly into stride and behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway on inside when hit rail over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on until no extra well inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on to lead final 50yds, edged left and headed near finish
held up and always behind
slowly into stride, always toward rear
Wyatt Earp is taken to get losses back, with Trojan Flight, Mr Malarkey, Mandarin Spirit and Pax just a few with claims as well. The last-named won this race last year in fact when it was run at York, and for obvious reasons Dandy Nichols would like to win it again. Pax may prove best of his three runners here, but our preference is for Wyatt Earp who was so unlucky at Haydock last time. Richard Fahey's charge was caught right on the line by Convince, but that was over five furlongs. The son of Piccolo gained his sole success so far over six furlongs at Newbury last year when trained by James Toller, and the return to what is his best trip should help him to open his account for his present connections. Trojan Flight needs things to fall right for him, and although a low draw should be beneficial, if he gets boxed in at the back he will struggle to get through in time. Mr Malarkey is useful on his day but is in and out and has topweight, while Mandarin Spirit was a little unlucky in running at Windsor. They are just a few who should make their presence felt, but Wyatt Earp caught the eye last time and can go one better today.
Mr Malarkey (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Led stand side group, headed well over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 17, 9l behind Partners In Jazz (9-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) sft.
Harry Up 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 17th of 19, 17l behind Wanchai Lad (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gf.
Artie 20-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 12l behind Gift Horse (9-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp (4) gs.
Trojan Flight 11-2fav (8-7) In touch far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 3l behind Partners In Jazz (9-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) sft.
Bond Becks (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Chased leaders stand side, lost place 2f out, soon weakened, 18th of 19, 20l behind Wanchai Lad (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gf.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) In touch, ridden halfway, led over 1f out, no extra when headed close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Convince (9-2) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gf.
Undeterred 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leader stands' side, led that group over 1f out, no chance with far side, 13th of 19, 9l behind Endless Summer (9-9) at Goodwood 6f hcp (D2) gd in Sept.
Pax 10-1 (8-10) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders far side, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 20, 14l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Blackheath (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Chased far side leader, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 19, 7l behind Wanchai Lad (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gf.
Currency 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 13th of 16, 10l behind High Ridge (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf.
Mandarin Spirit (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (8-12) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, keeping on same pace when not much room near finish, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind High Ridge (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf.
Sir Don (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 19th of 20, 17l behind Louisiade (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf.
Norcroft 8-1 (8-5) In touch over 4f, 10th of 13, 14l behind Bolton Hall (8-10) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
