held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up mid-division and keen, headway over 3f out, effort and not much room over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, not much room over 2f out, and again over 1f out, one pace
with leader, lost place over 3f out
behind, pushed along 4f out, never dangerous
led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division and raced wide paddock bend, headway over 7f out, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, held on well
Nonrunner
Last time out winner Dubara Reef suffers a hike in the weights for his previous win at Redcar whilst Dubawi King who was third in that race holds claims but our preference is for runner-up in that contest, ESCAPE ARTIST who was only a quarter of a length behind the winner then. The selection was just a quarter-of-a-length behind Dubara Reef and with the turnaround in the weightings it is not unreasonable to assume he can reverse the result. Dubara Reef won by a neck that day but a third at this track only a month ago means Paul Green's gelding holds real claims of making it two wins on the bounce. Dubawi King has been improving and a further development here is not ruled out. Miss Wendy makes her handicap bow and does not look an exciting prospect running off top weight whilst Captain John Nixon makes the step up to a more realistic trip given his pedigree. We side with Escape Artist to grab the win here.
Miss Wendy 25-1 (8-12) Always behind, 10th of 12, 38l behind Lucky Breeze (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in May.
Pleasant Way (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Held up, not clear run over 3f out, always towards rear, 10th of 11, 14l behind Flying Destination (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in Apr.
Dubara Reef (IRE) 10-3 (8-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, under pressure inside final furlong, driven out, won at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May beating Escape Artist (8-5) by nk, 13 ran.
Escape Artist 3-1fav (8-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance and hung left inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Dubara Reef (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Dubawi King 20-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear on inside, not much room over 3f out, switched right and headway over 2f out, hung left final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Dubara Reef (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Straversjoy 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 21l behind Doctor Zhivago (9-3) at Southwell 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Dec.
Russian Brigadier 25-1 (8-6) Went right start, prominent far side, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 15l behind Catawollow (7-13) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Patricks Lodge 100-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 12th of 15, 21l behind Law To Himself (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Lady Pacha 12-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, effort over 3f out on inside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 13l behind Dubara Reef (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Star Of Kalani (IRE) 50-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear and keen, led after 3f, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 11l behind Bona Fortuna (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo app hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Captain John Nixon 33-1 (9-3) Behind until some headway final furlong, never in contention, 8th of 11, 20l behind Moretta Blanche (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Dane Cottage 9-2 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up, headway to chase leaders 6f out, ridden and hung left from 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Bona Fortuna (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
