tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up in touch, brief effort over 2f out, soon weakened
made most until headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent to halfway
tracked leaders, headway to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, no extra
towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression final 2f
towards rear, headway halfway, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up in rear, headway halfway, effort over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
Withdrawn
Marshman can confirm terms with Stoic Leader although Hartshead comes very much into the equation on recent evidence. Mark Tompkins' charge has got the ideal draw this afternoon and although he is perhaps a little better with a little more give in the ground, he looks, at the predicted odds, the value in the contest. Stoic Leader has been something of a talisman for the Roger Fisher yard. One would have to forgive his most recent run but he runs far more good races than bad. Hartshead looks a worthy favourite based on his Carlisle victory. A firm ground lover, a three pound rise does not look harsh under the circumstances. Les Arcs is also sure to be popular having posted two recent victories. He is a notorious starter though - either pulling too hard in the early stages or sleeping from the boxes. This makes him somewhat difficult to predict as a betting medium. Tsaroxy is expected to come from off the pace as is Uhoomagoo who will be served up his customary thrust inside the final furlong. Capped For Victory is a Sir Michael Stoute castoff while top-weight Flipando is dropped in trip. A handicap not quite carrying the weight of the Beeswing name but Marshman is our selection.
Flipando (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch over 5f, 13th of 19, 12l behind Fine Silver (9-6) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Marshman (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Raced stand side, slowly into stride, always towards rear, 14th of 18, 5l behind Mine (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no progress, soon beaten, 14th of 17, 17l behind Another Bottle (8-12) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Uhoomagoo 14-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 12th of 17, 13l behind Another Bottle (8-12) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Capped For Victory (USA) 7-1co-fav (10-5) Slowly into stride, held up and always in mid-division, 12th of 25, 6l behind Hey Presto (9-9) at Ascot 7f ldy hcp 0-90 (C) gf.
Hartshead 7-1co-fav (9-9) Held up in rear, good headway on inside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun beating Goodbye Mr Bond (9-9) by 1l, 15 ran.
Danzig River (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden an effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 18, 4l behind Currency (8-13) at York 6f hcp (4) gd.
Tough Love 5-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 7, hd behind Go Solo (9-1) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf.
Tsaroxy (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 3l behind Namroud (8-10) at York 1m hcp (3) gd.
Les Arcs (USA) 4-1 (9-2) Slowly away and well behind, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Spirit of France (8-8) at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) gf.
