towards rear, soon chased along, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
always in rear
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong
made all, clear halfway, ridden out final furlong, eased close home
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, driven 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
in touch, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong
never better than mid-division
mid-division, soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
mid-division, chased along halfway, never dangerous
always behind
The Michael Dods' trained Toy Top is selected to maintain the yards fine run of form and achieve career win number six at the main expense of Rue Soleil, who holds the upper hand on the selection when one takes into account lengths and weights of their most recent clash while Jakeini is another worthy of consideration. Toy Top did not have the best of the draws at Thirsk as the pace was with the high numbers but too her credit she kept on gamely without ever looking as if she was going to get on terms with the leaders. She is attractively weighted on the best of her form and in a typically open sprint handicap at this venue, she is a speculative selection. Rue Soleil wavered under pressure in the closing stages at Thirsk and has failed to act on the track before. Jakeini will be suited by the stiff 5 furlongs here been a hold-up performer while the ease underfoot is also likely to suit. Spoof Master finds it difficult to get his head in front but is a contender for the placings once again. He is not as effective on the turf as the all-weather. Windjammer is one that catches the eye off his current rating, however, he will need to step up on what he has done this year. Toy Top gets the vote to land this handicap.
Brut 33-1 (8-11) Prominent for 3f, 13th of 15, 9l behind Stolt (9-2) at York 5f hcap (4) gd in May.
Jakeini (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, behind, headway approaching final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 17, 5l behind Jilly Why (8-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Darcy's Pride (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Made all far side group, no chance with stands side, 10th of 16, 9l behind Miss Daawe (8-3) at Thirsk 5f fll hcp (5) gs.
Strensall 40-1 (8-1) Chased leaders over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 15l behind Jilly Why (8-2) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Windjammer 6-1 (8-2) Dwelt, towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway but never dangerous, 7th of 13, 5l behind Total Impact (9-4) at Doncaster 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Dark Champion 11-1 (8-9) Chased leaders standside, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 15, 5l behind Gap Princess (8-9) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Nusoor (IRE) 14-1 (7-13) Led, headed approaching final furlong, faded, 6th of 12, 2l behind Steelcut (9-8) at Hamilton 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
Toy Top (USA) 15-2 (8-12) Held up stand's side, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 16, 3l behind Miss Daawe (8-3) at Thirsk 5f fll hcp (5) gs.
Jun Fan (USA) 18-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Just Joey (9-1) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) In touch and keen, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 7l behind Mandurah (8-10) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Rue Soleil 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders stand's side, ridden along halfway, edged left and kept on final furlong, 4th of 16, 2l behind Miss Daawe (8-3) at Thirsk 5f fll hcp (5) gs.
Percy Douglas 66-1 (7-12) Always behind, last of 13, 19l behind Brut (8-11) at Catterick 5f hcap (5) gd in May.
Spoof Master (IRE) 4-1fav (10-0) Led until headed 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Fairfield Princess (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcap (5) std.
