chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, ran on to go clear inside final furlong, ridden out
prominent, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on final 2f
behind, ridden over 3f out, headway on inner over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
behind, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
behind, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led, headed well over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
behind, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong
prominent, led well over 3f out, soon headed, ridden and weakened over 2f out
dwelt, always behind
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
Bijou Dan represents good value to halt the winning run of Shifty, while Master Joseph and Parisian Playboy are others that can play leading roles at this level. Queen's Echo would have come in for a bigger build up had she not got the burden of top weight to contend with on ground that she has yet to really convince suits her. Parisian Playboy shaped as if he was running back into form at Redcar earlier in the month and will be dangerous to ignore in the betting. His yard have been amongst the winners this week and he is one to carefully monitor in the betting. Master Joseph bounced back to form at Newcastle a week ago and is entitled to respect in this company. However, he has never been the most consistent performer and he does not strike as one to be going overboard about in his follow up bid. Shifty has been a revelation of late and seems to just keep doing enough. He escapes a penalty for his amateur riders success earlier in the week and should again make a bold bid. However, he has been held off this mark in 'proper' handicaps in the past and looks vulnerable today. Especially if the market overreacts to his recent profile. Still it can all help to build the price on Bijou Dan, who is in good form and rates as solid each-way value in a very tricky finale.
Queen's Echo 10-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind My Michelle (8-9) at Leicester 7f fll hcp (5) sft.
Slavonic (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 11, 6l behind Stoic Leader (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Shifty 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) sft beating Champain Sands (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Double Ransom 12-1 (10-12) In touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Midshipman (10-7) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gs.
Showtime Annie 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no headway final 2f, 10th of 15, 10l behind Wroot Danielle (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Insubordinate 33-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Qualitair Wings (9-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gd.
Kalishka (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 16, 10l behind Feed The Meter (9-9) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (6) gd.
Cashneem (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Prominent far side, led for 3f, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 19, 7l behind Zafarshah (9-10) at Chepstow 7f hcp (6) gs.
Parisian Playboy 16-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Mamore Gap (9-0) at Redcar 1m hcp (6) gf.
Master Joseph 3-1fav (8-6) Held up behind, headway on outside 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, won at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd beating Sake (8-5) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Musiotal 5-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 4l behind George The Best (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gs.
Bijou Dan 6-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Sarraaf (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gf.
Balwearie (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Led for almost 2f, chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 17l behind Strong Hand (9-7) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (5) gf.
Montara (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 1m 1f stk (7) gf beating Westcourt Dream (8-10) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Charlie George 20-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 15, 2l behind Montara (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 1f stk (7) gf.
Shardda 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced over 4f out, 13th of 14, 27l behind Reversionary (8-13) at Southwell 1m stk (H5) fbs in Nov.
Marengo 100-1 (8-12) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 15, 7l behind Apache Point (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 1f hcp (6) gd.
Rosti 11-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Mutassem (9-2) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs in Apr.
