held up in rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, in touch, effort to go 3rd 2f out, soon driven, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, always travelling well, tracked leader 3f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on
slowly into stride, headway to chase leader 7f out until weakened 3f out
steadied to rear, keen, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden 3f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, headway and edged left entering final 2f, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
HANNICEAN is suggested in a handicap where Supercast and Liberally could have their supporters. The selection proved disappointing for Michael Jarvis and left that yard at the end of last season with just a course and distance maiden to his name. He's 9lbs lower than his initial mark and made a pleasing introduction for his new yard which is enjoying a purple patch at present. He's fitted with a tongue strap for the first time and may be able to double his tally. Supercast ran on well to score at Goodwood but a 4lb rise for that success may have taken his mark beyond the ceiling of his ability; nevertheless, he has to be on the short-list. Liberally may need a drop of rain in order to take her chance and has struggled so far this year but she came into her own in the second half of last season and would be of interest if following a similar path. Dear Maurice has been struggling to put his best foot forwards, Pelham Crescent looks high enough in the weights, Red Birr has struggled to retain his form and Gilded Age has a bit to prove. Jeer hasn't won for a long time but is well handicapped and worthy of keen interest, likewise Danehillsundance although he has doubts about the trip and preference is for Hannicean.
Rowan Rio 20-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, ridden and struggling final 3f, 8th of 13, 31l behind Dakiyah (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Pelham Crescent (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 9, 12l behind Resurge (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Supercast (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, led well over 2f out, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Jo'burg (8-13) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Dear Maurice 8-1 (9-7) Held up, headway to join leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 6l behind Marajaa (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Liberally (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) In touch, effort over 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 4th of 7, 3l behind Wigwam Willie (9-7) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Red Birr (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Latin Scholar (9-7) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Danehillsundance (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never trouble leaders, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind White Deer (10-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Hannicean 33-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, 4th of 13, 4l behind Buddy Holly (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f (4) pol in Jun.
Gilded Age 15-2 (7-9) Tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Shavansky (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Keen, tracked leaders, tracked leader over 4f out until over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 7l behind Cwm Rhondda (9-10) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Jeer (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 8, 5l behind Fastnet Storm (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
