Led early, soon tracked leader, 3rd after 4f, travelled well into 2nd over 2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, ridden and asserted final 100 yards, eased close home, easily op 7/2 tchd 15/8
Slowly into stride, raced in rear, 6th halfway, took closer order under 3f out, headway to 2nd 1f out, soon ridden, no impression on easy winner, kept on op 11/2
Settled 4th, 5th after 4f, took closer order under 3f out, travelled well in 3rd 1 1/2f out, ridden and no impression on winner under 1f out, kept on same pace op 16/1
Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to 2nd under 4f out, pushed along in 3rd over 2f out, dropped to 5th and short of room 1 1/2f out, soon switched left, weakened under 1f out op 11/2
Slowly into stride and raced in rear, detached in 7th halfway, trailing 3f out, no impression in moderate 6th 1 1/2f out, never a factor, disqualified, rider weighed in light
Awkward leaving stalls, soon chased leader, headway to 2nd after 4f, disputed after 6f, 2nd over 6f out, ridden and weakened under 4f out, eased 2f out, finished moderate 7th, placed moderate 6th op 11/2
Newcross (2/1), Yabass (5/2), Pearl Of The West (10/3), Woodland Opera (4/1), Flat To The Max (9/1), Hot Beat (20/1), Sweet Cassie (100/1)
The improving YABASS can land the closer for the visitors following his seasonal reappearance at Ripon in April, finishing third of seven. The 92-rated Lope De Vega gelding can get the better of the Tony Martin-trained Newcross, while fascinating contenders Pearl Of The West and Woodland Opera are worthy of consideration.