slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden 2f out, soon one pace
dwelt behind, never nearer
slowly into stride, behind, never nearer
led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on
always in rear
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Five course and distance winners take to the track for this handicap, including Figaro Flyer and Elusive Hawk but our selection goes the way of DUALAGI. The George Baker-trained mare recorded a win over this trip just three starts ago and continues in good form. Figaro Flyer was a winner here three starts ago and although he has struggled to make the minors in his two outing since then, he should do well. His best form has come on the all weather so expect to see him pressurising the selection. Elusive Hawk recorded two consecutive course and distance wins this time last year but has failed to win since. His recent form has been a tad inconsistent but he is more than capable on this surface and should make the money. Any movement in the market for Papillo and Makshoof would make them interesting but our pick is Dualagi.
Elusive Hawk (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance entering final 2f, weakened quickly, 6th of 7, 14l behind To Be Or Not To Be (8-13) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Back In The Red (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 5l behind Bateleur (8-12) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Jun.
Yankee Storm 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division on outside, outpaced 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 12, 8l behind I Confess (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Papillio (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Medicean Man (9-3) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, not much room on rail over 1f out, kept on when clear inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 12, 4l behind Royal Intruder (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Whiteoak Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Slowly away, always behind, 9th of 11, 7l behind Brunelleschi (8-10) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Makshoof (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Chased leaders far side group, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Bid For Gold (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Guto 7-1 (8-7) Led to halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 6l behind Imperial Sword (8-9) at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in May.
Circle Dance (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden halfway, never nearer, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Solemn (9-3) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Elusive Fame (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Always behind, last of 11, 13l behind Mister Tinktastic (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Star Acclaim 50-1 (9-12) Always behind far side group, tailed off over 1f out, last of 16, 41l behind Flying Applause (9-8) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Rio Sands 14-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind Red Cape (9-7) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Dualagi 8-1 (8-9) Held up, headway on inside under pressure over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, never going pace to reach front pair, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Midnight Fantasy (8-10) at Kempton 6f fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Don Pele (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Started slowly, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 12, 7l behind Brandywell Boy (9-2) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
