tracked leaders, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened
behind, headway over 3f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
led until over 2f out, soon lost place
in touch, hard driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, weakened before halfway
raced keenly tracking leader, led over 2f out, soon hard pressed, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
raced towards rear, rider lost irons halfway, soon beaten
keen hold in mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, weakened well over 4f out, tailed off
mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
Nicky Henderson runs newcomer Golden Hoof but her pedigree suggests she'll need a stiffer test of stamina. Hot Choice will probably also do better when faced with a set of hurdles and a longer trip while Miss Tilly Oscar has already won over 3m between the flags. ERNIE is Flat-bred and did nothing wrong when second at Towcester on his debut. He'll know more today and can go one better.
Dome Patrol Domedriver gelding out of Tahoe.
Ernie 8-1 (11-2) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Lower Hope Dandy (11-2) at Towcester 2m mdn NH flat (6) sft in May.
Houroftime (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, no impression, 9th of 16, 9l behind Valdez (11-11) at Kempton 2m n h flat (6) std in Feb.
No Likey (IRE) Helissio gelding out of Money Galore.
Nomadic Storm 20-1 (10-11) Keen early, soon tracked leader, led narrowly over 2f out to over 1f out, soon ridden and one pace, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 19l behind Killala Quay (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gd in May.
Pentopyn Harry 40-1 (11-3) With leader, led 11f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Denali Highway (10-10) at Uttoxeter 2m NH flat (6) gs in Mar '11.
Golden Hoof (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Nuovo Style.
Revelations Thank Heavens gelding out of Kingston Black.
Savage Song Loup Sauvage gelding out of Litany.
Grafty Girl 80-1 (10-11) Always behind, pushed along halfway, tailed off final 6f, 8th of 9, well behind Sin Bin (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gd in Apr.
Hot Choice Zafeen mare out of Mammy's Choice.
Miss Tilly Oscar (IRE) 4-7 (11-7) won at Cold Harbour 3m ptp gs in May beating Mr Meister (12-0) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Gilded Article (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Led, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 43l behind Mrs Peachey (10-5) at Bangor 2m 1f mares n h flat (6) gs in May.
Rum Ginney 33-1 (10-0) Held up mid-division, headway from 3f out, chased winner over 2f out until over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 11l behind Lower Hope Dandy (11-2) at Towcester 2m mdn NH flat (6) sft in May.
