prominent, led inside final 3f, ridden and headed inside final 2f, hung right under pressure 1f out, not quicken final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and not much room over 1f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed and not quicken well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, held on well
raced alone stands side, eased when no chance final 2f
prominent, hard ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off final 2f
slowly into stride, behind, never dangerous
prominent on outer, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and struggling halfway, tailed off final 2f
slowly into stride, taken to join far side group after 1f, raced on outer towards rear, hard ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, but never dangerous
held up in rear, ridden and no headway final 2f
led until inside final 3f, weakened quickly 2f out
An ordinary handicap can go to top weight Canadian Danehill, who is preferred to Homme Dangereux and Grezie despite the burden at the weights. Overjoy Way is unexposed and is worth keeping tabs on for signs of each way support. Similar comments apply to Speedie Rossini, who has a few bills to pay after a couple of gambles went astray on him on the All Weather during the winter. However, he failed to beat a single horse home in two previous visits to Folkestone and now has a bit to prove. Grezie is unexposed on turf and has place claims on the pick of her form. However, a mile may be her optimum trip and she will need to post a much improved display today. Homme Dangereux ran his best race so far on his reappearance and shapes as if a race can be found for him somewhere along the line. He hails from a very shrewd yard and a close eye on the betting is recommended where he is concerned. However, Canadian Danehill deserves a change of fortune after several near misses of late and represents a more solid option today. Again the booking of Jonny Murtagh is a great help to his cause and, with proven form at the trip, Canadian Danehill has plenty in his favour to cope with top weight in this company.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 15-2 Prominent, hard ridden halfway, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Campeon at Bath 5f 3yo hcp gs in Apr.
Ghaill Force 6-1 Took keen hold, tracked leaders on outer, ridden and weakened 2f out, 4th of 6, 12l behind Hawkes Bay at Folkestone 7f mdn stk sft in Mar.
Grezie 9-1 Prominent, every chance over 1f out, no extra close home, 3rd of 13, nk behind Jennverse at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp (E3) pol in Mar.
Worth A Grand (IRE) 5-1 Behind, pushed along and beaten 2f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Eden Star at Lingfield 6f stk pol in Apr.
Miss Truant 18-1 Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 9th of 13, 11l behind Why Now at Southwell 6f 3yo mdn gs in Apr.
Homme Dangereux 4-1 In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Soft Focus at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (F4) pol in Mar.
Saxon Lil (IRE) 4-1fav Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Kinky at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp sft in Apr.
Speedie Rossini (IRE) 5-1 Close up, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 14, 19l behind Bodden Bay at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp gf in Apr.
