held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, switched left well over 1f out, no impression
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, soon went 3rd, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, unable to reach winner
towards rear, ridden 4f out, headway on inside 2f out, went 3rd and pressed for 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on
always prominent, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out
pressed leader until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, took keen hold, headway on outside over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
prominent, lost place over 2f out, soon behind
The step up in trip and potential for some dig in the ground suggest that it may well be worth chancing handicap debutant CHICANE to break her maiden tag, with Star Addition and Cat O'Nine Tails among those who may have to wait for other days. The last-named is another who may well prefer it if conditions deteriorate. She stays 1m 4f but is dropped back to this stiff 10f today and in only her second handicap and with allowances to boot, she should be a leading contender. Star Addition has made the frame on his last two starts and remains on the same mark as the most recent of those. He wants fast ground to be at his best and is respected, though has it to prove if the heavens open. Avitus is becoming a regular in the frame and has similar claims today, while Descaro can't be ruled out with conditions as they are and the yard in good nick, though we will side with Chicane. A mark of 70 is none-too-taxing for this first handicap run, and the step up in trip looks ideal. If the rains come then pedigree suggests that she will also benefit, so we will give her the verdict.
Pedasus (USA) 16-1 (10-0) In touch, not clearest of runs from 2f out until over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Dean Iarracht (9-6) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Chicane 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leading pair until outpaced and pushed along over 3f out, ridden in 3rd when went left over 1f out, stayed on under pressure towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Mazamorra (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 1f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Descaro (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden 3f out, no progress final 2f, 8th of 9, 10l behind Pendragon (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Maybeme 12-1 (10-11) Dwelt, behind, ridden and some headway 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 10, 14l behind Los Nadis (10-11) at Musselburgh 2m am hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Star Addition 14-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden to chase winner 1f out, ran on under pressure, not quite get there, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Sir Frank Wappat (9-2) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Avitus 13-2 (8-12) In rear, headway over 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Film Festival (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Cat O' Nine Tails 5-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, left in lead bend over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Dubawi King (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Gosforth Park 25-1 (8-4) Set steady pace early until joined over 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Speed Dating (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in May.
High Rolling 9-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Lauberhorn (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Fantastic Favour 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 12l behind Lauberhorn (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Search For The Key (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 12, 7l behind Crunched (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo stk 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Tivers Song (USA) 40-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, some progress over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened 3f out, tailed off, 7th of 10, 23l behind Lajidaal (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf.
