with leader, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed post
always behind
mid-division, tried to switch right and bumped 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
led early, chased leaders, ridden, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
chased leaders, outpaced over 4f out, rallied 3f out, ridden over 2f out, flashed tail and weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden, hung left over 1f out, ran on to lead post
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway halfway, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
hampered soon after start, behind, stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, bumped 5f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
Shannon Arms, El Palmar and Kirkhammerton look the three to concentrate on in this trappy handicap and the tentative vote is given to Shannon Arms. The selection a fair third behind Major Blade last time out. That form has since been franked and off the same mark and from a good draw he looks the value bet in an open affair. El Palmar rates the main danger as he loves this track and although he was disappointing last time he will appreciate the return to this longer trip and he should be noted in the market. Kirkhammerton is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Woodhill Gold but he often finds less than expected off the bridle and for that reason he is opposed. Of the remainder Blue Empire has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but he is hard to win with and with this in mind for the winner we return to Shannon Arms.
Shifty 16-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 15l behind Dark Charm (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Quiet Reading (USA) 16-1 (7-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression, 4th of 8, 10l behind Tyzack (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcap (5) fbs in Apr.
Blue Empire (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Led, headed halfway, remained close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 14l behind Bee Stinger (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcap (5) pol.
Shannon Arms (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed near finish, 3rd of 13, nk behind Major Blade (7-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol.
El Palmar 7-2fav (11-3) Prominent, effort over 3f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 23l behind Exit Smiling (10-13) at Southwell 1m amt hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Active Account (USA) 40-1 (8-8) Always behind, 9th of 10, 8l behind Kumakawa (8-1) at Southwell 1m app hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Dispol Peto 66-1 (7-13) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway and hung right from over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 17, 5l behind Geojimali (8-4) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Kirkhammerton (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led after 2f, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Wodhill Gold (8-11) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs.
