tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, lost place over 5f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off
mid-division, tracked leaders 6f out, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, well held in 4th final 2f
led, driven and headed over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner from over 1f out
held up towards rear on outside, struggling halfway, ran green and soon lost touch, tailed off
mid-division, headway 6f out, chased front pair over 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, well held in 3rd final 2f
held up in rear, smooth headway 6f out, went 2nd 3f out, led over 2f out, driven clear from over 1f out, ran on, comfortably
chased leaders to over 7f out, soon behind and lost touch, tailed off
mid-division on inside, lost touch 6f out, tailed off
Enzo Barbieri sets the standard after looking the likely winner on bumper debut at Kelso before being reeled in by Akarita Lights in the closing stages. He's well bred for the game and has a strong chance. However, there may be some value in taking him on with GONN AWAY. The Kirby mare also shaped with distinct promise on her bumper debut at Hexham, staying on stoutly in the closing stages and makes some appeal in receipt of 10lb from the likely favourite when the claim of Thomas Dowson is included. Ask Paddington showed improvement from his low-key debut when a fair third last time but his stable companion, Night Manager, makes stronger short-list appeal under Paddy Brennan after a promising Hexham debut.
Accordini 8-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, ridden 3f out, no impression after, 6th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Finawn Bawn (10-12) at Ayr 2m (5) gd in May.
Detonate (FR) 10-3 (11-5) Led, driven and headed over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 29 3/4l behind Paper Promise (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m (5) gs in Jan.
Enzo Barbieri (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Mid-division, tracked leaders final circuit, driven to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 50 yards, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Akarita Lights (10-12) at Kelso 2m (5) gd in May.
Ask Paddington (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 4f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 11, 15 3/4l behind Kitikat (10-10) at Southwell 2m (5) gd in May.
Fields Of Fire Aqlaam gelding out of Blazing Field.
Night Manager (FR) 11-4 (10-7) Led or disputed lead until 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 10l behind Melekhov (11-0) at Hexham 2m (5) sft in Apr.
Gonn Away (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway over 6f out, challenged and every chance over 2f out, readily outpaced by winner over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Dollys Destination (11-0) at Hexham 2m (5) gd in May.
Solway Lizzie 14-1 (10-7) Always outpaced in rear, weakened from 3f out, 5th of 7, 22l behind Scottsdale (11-5) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Jul.
Jessiemac (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Mid-division, lost place over 6f out, ridden and kept on under pressure final 2f, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Finawn Bawn (10-12) at Ayr 2m (5) gd in May.
