behind, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace
mid-division, headway on outside over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, headway over 3f out, switched right over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on well
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
always behind
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon every chance, one pace inside final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, soon driven and chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
behind, headway from well over 1f out, never on terms, nearest finish
always towards rear
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
led until over 3f out, soon under pressure, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in touch, ridden to challenge 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
Nonrunner
Any number to consider in a really good race but necessity demands that we draw up a short-list and it reads as follows: Red Icon, Barricado and Hawk House. Red Icon has the dubious honour of receiving our nomination following an encouraging run in a maiden here last time which qualified her for a mark. She stayed on well from the rear to finish a never nearer sixth and shaped as though this longer trip would suit. The second went on to win a warm maiden at the weekend and the third scored on Monday at Redcar. Rock Peak was the subject of positive bulletins both last season and prior to his reappearance at Windsor. He still has it to prove but handicapping could be his preferred metier and he's of interest. What's also of interest is that Steve Drown defects to Barricado who has bumped into useful rivals the last twice in maidens and may be more at home in this company. The fact that Barry Hill is prepared to run Hawk House from out of the handicap also takes our eye and the Alhaarth gelding has done enough in his four starts to suggest that he should be a factor in handicaps. Those are just three amongst many to consider in this heat with Red Icon our pick.
Seattle Storm (IRE) 13-8fav (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, edged right final furlong, driven out, won at Windsor 1m 2f mdn aut stk (5) gf beating Qui Moi (8-8) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Dubai Samurai 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 5th of 15, 8l behind It's A Date (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Black Jacari (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Allied Powers (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Palmerin 100-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden when not much room over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 12l behind Strategic Mission (8-10) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Red Icon 25-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along on inside and stayed on steadily final 2f, not reach leaders, 6th of 16, 8l behind Kelowna (8-9) at Goodwood 1m mdn stk (5) gd.
Prairie Storm 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out to 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 15, 6l behind Allied Powers (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Rock Peak (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Close up, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind By Command (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Mezzanisi (IRE) 2-1fav (8-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, pressed winner final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Stow (8-10) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Dubai Petal (IRE) 5-4fav (9-2) Held up last, headway 2f out, driven and stayed on under strong pressure to lead towards finish, won at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr beating Black Tor Figarro (8-10) by a nk, 7 ran.
Geestring (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened quickly over 2f out, 15th of 18, 24l behind Clifton Dancer (8-6) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gd.
Buddy Holly 8-1 (8-13) Made most, ridden and hung badly right over 1f out, kept on, won at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr beating King Bathwick (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Dancing Marabout (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9l behind Indian Diva (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Hawk House 7-2 (8-5) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, hung left over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 6, 1l behind General Blucher (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Barricado (FR) 7-2 (9-3) Towards rear, headway 3f out, hanging left over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Khateeb (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (4) pol.
Soggy Dollar 11-4 (9-0) Prominent, chased winner halfway, no impression and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Captain Webb (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Oct.
