led, gradually crossed to race against stands side rail over 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden to close 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader until ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, closed over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression
held up in rear, headway 2f out, soon switched left, carried head high, edged right and pressed leader over 1f out, driven ahead inside final furlong, just did enough
Nonrunner
If the new combination of headgear works on HAZELRIGG then he can gain his second career success at the main expense of Foxy Music and Avertor. Tim Easterby has his horses in good form and this Namid gelding has been holding his form well all year. The visor is swapped for eyeshields and blinkers and he looks well-treated from a handicapping point of view if he consents to go past the lead horse. Tyranosaurus Rex is well-handicapped and the booking of Paul Hanagan catches the eye, Misaro is solid and handles conditions, whilst Memphis Man looks likely to appreciate the return to six furlongs. George Baker on Taurus Twins and Phillip Makin on Haajes may prick up a few ears, whilst Avertor has been given a good break since flopping at Kempton but his participation may hinge on some rain as he has been kept to an easy surface to date. Also of interest is the recent Leicester winner Foxy Music and this course winner is respected for his trainer who loves to have winners here, however the verdict goes the way of Hazelrigg.
Foxy Music 25-1 (9-7) Raced center, made all, ridden 2f out, pressed 1f out, found extra inside final furlong, won at Leicester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Spring Green (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Haajes 20-1 (8-7) Behind, driven over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 13, 9l behind Tajneed (9-3) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Memphis Man 33-1 (8-6) Dwelt always behind, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Ryan Style (9-1) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Misaro (GER) 11-1 (8-13) With leader, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Brandywell Boy (8-1) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Tyrannosaurus Rex (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 7, 6l behind Captain Coke (8-13) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Hazelrigg (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) In touch, ridden and switched right over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Wicked Wilma (8-10) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Avertor 14-1 (8-6) Dwelt, took keen hold in rear, never a factor, last of 9, 5l behind Street Power (8-11) at Kempton 6f 4yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Taurus Twins 9-1 (9-6) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 15l behind Lost In Paris (9-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
