in rear, effort on outer over 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slightly hampered start, soon close up, stayed on from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on final 2f, no impression
raced keen, led until headed 6f out, quickly weakened 3f out
raced keen, soon tracking leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, stayed on final 2f
with leader, led over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
behind, effort and not clear run on inner over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
went left start, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
A tricky handicap that could fall to Grande Terre, Kaymich perfecto and Attacca are two others worthy of respect. The selection displayed much improved form last time when a staying on third behind Dream Rose at Pontefract. Cheek pieces are applied for the first time this evening and they will not have to bring out too much improvement for this one to take first prize. Kaymich Perfecto is at the top of his game, making it two wins on the bounce when beating Gifted Flame last time out. His massive weight burden is offset by the seven pound claimer and a big run can be expected. Attacca should appreciate this step up in trip following an excellent effort at Musselburgh last time. Spanish Law may do best of the others, but we ruturn to Grande Terre as the likely winner.
Kaymich Perfecto 11-2 (9-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Gifted Flame (10-0) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Pauline's Prince 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Dark Charm (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in May.
Ali D 7-2 (8-13) In touch, in rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 12l behind Habshan (10-0) at Warwick 1m hcp 0-80 (4) frm.
Apsara 16-1 (9-1) Close up and led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Our Teddy (9-12) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) frm.
Grande Terre (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Dream Rose (9-12) at Pontefract 1m fll hcp (5) gf.
Ocean Sunrise (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 3f out, last of 7, 47l behind Marmooq (8-13) at Ayr 7f mdn 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Sedge (USA) 20-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden 2f out, driven over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Trevian (8-8) at Ripon 1m hcap (6) gf in Jun.
Attacca 7-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, challenged briefly over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Carnivore (10-0) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) frm in Jun.
Kabis Amigos 40-1 (8-8) Prominent to halfway, last of 18, well behind Exit Smiling (9-4) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Pianoforte (USA) 25-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 4l behind Chief Scout (10-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Spanish Law 9-2 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind Carnivore (10-0) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) frm in Jun.
Flaxby 12-1 (8-10) In touch, driven over 2f out, staying on until hampered inside final furlong, not recover, 7th of 18, 5l behind Trevian (8-8) at Ripon 1m hcap (6) gf in Jun.
