dwelt, always in rear
towards rear, soon chased along, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always in rear
towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, driven halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up and switched left after 1f , headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
made all, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
Nonrunner
Bahamian Ballet, Raccoon, Ashes and Brut are shortlisted in this handicap and the vote is given to Ashes. The selection has plenty in his favour here as he is a course and distance winner and he confirmed his well-being when finishing a good second behind Bird Over at Kempton last time, His yard are in good form and he looks to have a solid chance today from a good draw. Bahamian Ballet has ability and remains unexposed but he has never tackled this trip before and he has not been seen on the racecourse since December. Raccoon may have needed the run on Saturday when he finished third at Thirsk and it is interesting that he is turned out again so quickly. However, he can't be backed from stall 16. Brut was running well towards the end of last season but he is another that has it all to do from his high draw tonight, and for the winner we will stick with Ashes.
Bahamian Ballet 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Nan Jan (9-2) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Raccoon (IRE) 10-3fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Matsunosuke (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) frm.
Ashes (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden to dispute lead over 1f out, hung left but ran on, caught near finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Bird Over (9-3) at Kempton 6f fll hcp (4) pol.
Brut 8-1 (8-11) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Harrys House (8-6) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Our Little Secret (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Led overall stand side group, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) sft in Apr beating Dorn Dancer (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Seven No Trumps 14-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Spanish Ace (9-10) at Folkestone 5f hcap (5) gf in Apr.
Never Without Me 10-1 (9-4) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Lady Algarhoud (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcap (6) gd.
Seafield Towers 11-2 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Undeterred (9-0) at Hamilton 6f stk 0-70 (5) gf in Aug.
