mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong
in touch, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, no impression
always behind
disputed lead to 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
soon behind, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
This is another competitive event in which American Cousin, Torrent and Lincoln Dancer look to be the leading players and the vote is given to American Cousin. The selection is a course and distance winner who scored in good style at Beverely last time when beating Henry Tun. The manner of that win suggested that he might be one to stay on the right side of, and from a good draw he looks the one to be on. Torrent is not easy to catch right but he won last time out in a banded stakes race at Wolverhampton to show that he is in good form. However, this is more difficult and although he might be capable of claiming some place money others are preferred. Lincoln Dancer put in a much improved effort at Beverely last time behind Fonthill Road and if he could reproduce that effort here then he would have a solid chance. He does have ground conditions to suit today but he is not the most consistent. Tricky Cyclist is well-drawn and is from a shrewd yard so is worth noting in the market, but for the winner we return to American Cousin.
Lincoln Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Fonthill Road (8-2) at Beverley 5f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Trinculo (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, soon in touch on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 38l behind Outer Hebrides (9-10) at Doncaster 6f clm (5) gs in May.
Rosie's Result 12-1 (8-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 9th of 17, 9l behind Whinhill House (9-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp (6) gf in May.
American Cousin 4-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Beverley 5f stk (7) gf in May beating Henry Tun (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Attila The Hun 4-1fav (8-10) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out and soon one pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Pirlie Hill (9-11) at Hamilton 5f mdn hcp (F) gf.
Cark 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and hung out over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 14l behind American Cousin (9-3) at Beverley 5f stk (7) gf in May.
Torrent 14-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at W'hampton 5f stk (7) pol in May beating Blue Moon Hitman (9-5) by a shd, 12 ran.
Robwillcall 10-1 (8-11) Soon outpaced, 12th of 13, 13l behind Chatshow (8-7) at Southwell 5f stk (H5) fbs in Dec.
