led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, soon one pace
keen, held up, ridden and headway from over 2f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
close up, headway over 3f out, ridden and hung left over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
in touch, pushed along 3f out, not clear run approaching 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon clear
mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
soon behind
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway 3f out, soon beaten
keen, chased leader until over 1f out
slowly away in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
Having won at this course in the past and after a good run in a similar race last time we side with DANCING JEST marginally ahead of King of Connacht with Iceman George looking the each-way play. The pick wasn't beating far over course and distance last time when keeping on well proving that he does stay this trip. A previous winner at this track he should make another bold bid off a winning mark. King of Connacht narrowly scored in one of these races over distance at Bath on his last start but now has to content with a career high mark to follow up on going that suits. Iceman George's only career win came over course and distance and while that memory is becoming ever faded he looks to be off a really good rating to get into the prize money. Maybe I Wont and Cwm Rhondda should also get favourable mentions with some bits and pieces of form to their names but Dancing Jest should prove too good for them and the others.
Dancing Jest (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Locum (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
King of Connacht 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led entering final furlong, all out, won at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Siena Star (9-1) by nk, 15 ran.
Le Corvee (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Held up, switched left approaching final furlong, some progress, 9th of 10, 10l behind Pelham Crescent (8-8) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Mick Is Back 9-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind Siena Star (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Cwm Rhondda (USA) 10-1 (9-2) In rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 3l behind Forbidden (8-13) at Nottingham 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
Maybe I Wont 16-1 (8-2) Held up, headway on inner over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Safebreaker (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Apr.
Iceman George 16-1 (8-1) Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 5l behind Locum (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Oops Another Act 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 13, 10l behind Free Tussy (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Spares And Repairs 10-1 (8-8) Soon led, headed over 3f out, remained close up, ridden and edged left 2f out, weaked inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Granary Girl (8-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
Fantasy Ride 11-2 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, never nearer, 7th of 10, 6l behind Siena Star (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Murrumbidgee (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 10, 2l behind Siena Star (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
