dwelt, in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
towards rear, soon pushed along, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish
always towards rear
chased leaders, stayed on inside final furlong
in touch, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt always behind
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
We will take a chance on THUNDER BAY in this handicap; the list of dangers is headed by Titus Andronicus and Blue Tomato. Richard Fahey has got his string in good form and our selection does have a good high draw. He won well over this course and distance last time and with conditions to suit he looks a good bet to follow-up. Blue Tomato is another course and distance winner but this is more competitive than the race he won last time out and the stable have had a quiet start to the month. Titus Andronicus disappointed at York last time but the ground was against him that day and these quicker conditions are a big plus for him. Amy Ryan is also good value for her claim. The draw is against Sandwith and Barraland, so we will stick with Thunder Bay who looks primed for a big run.
Lord of The Reins (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 13l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in May.
Lucky Art (USA) 7-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, soon behind, 8th of 9, 10l behind Brenin Taran (8-10) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fm in Apr.
Titus Andronicus (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) In touch, led halfway, driven when headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Sloop Johnb (9-3) at York 5f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in May.
Sandwith 15-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Andrasta (7-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Blue Tomato 7-4fav (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, led post (hand timed), won at Musselburgh 5f sell stks (6) gf in May beating Northern Empire (9-9) by shd, 11 ran.
Barraland 16-1 (9-1) Prominent, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 13, 2l behind Harlech Castle (9-0) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Oct.
Restless Genius (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 7, 4l behind All The Nines (9-11) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Silvanus (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Chased leader to 1f out, ridden and no extra final furlong, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Blue Tomato (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f sell stks (6) gf in May.
Kyzer Chief 14-1 (8-4) In touch, driven to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr beating Bahamian Ballet (9-1) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Blazing Heights 15-2 (9-2) Held up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 12l behind Imperial Sword (8-9) at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in May.
Thunder Bay 6-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, driven to lead again inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May beating Ridley Didley (8-13) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 10l behind Blue Tomato (9-2) at Musselburgh 5f sell stks (6) gf in May.
