led stands side group, headed 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
led far side group until headed overall entering final furlong, still every chance, no extra towards finish
chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
held up, far side group, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders far side group, weakened 1f out
with leaders stands side group, led stands side group 1f out, soon overall leader, driven out
behind far side group, never dangerous
chased leaders far side group, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken
behind stands side group, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders stands side group, edged left and weakened from over 1f out
went right start, raced stands side group, always behind
chased leaders stands side group, weakened inside final furlong
Winhill House is selected ahead of Strensall and Wicked Wilma in a moderate finale. In truth, there are numerous others that could feasibly make the frame for the each-way money, and support for the likes of Conjecture, The History Man and Obe One would not be surprising at this level. Obe One in particular, as he has shown signs of a revival of late. Admittedly, he has not won a race since his three-year-old days, so is obviously not one to trust implicitly. Still, this is not a great race and Alan Berry's charge is likely to represent good value in a race of this nature. Wicked Wilma also represents the Berry yard and, as she is far less exposed than a host of the others, she could be the surprise package of the race. The veteran Strensall is sprinter on the downgrade and finds himself at this level after a string of modest efforts. However, this is his first try in a race of this nature and, as he is straightforward character for an inexperienced rider, he rates as a threat at this level. Nevertheless, Winhill House has a much stronger recent profile and, having blazed a trail in stronger company last time out, he will be hard to peg back in a race lacking in strength in depth.
Whinhill House 6-4fav (9-4) Made virtually all, ridden clear approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 5f sll (6) gf in Jun beating Fire Up The Band (9-10) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
The History Man (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Mandurah (8-10) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Almost Married (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 8l behind Nortune (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Mar.
Lambency (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up, effort 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4l behind Mandalay King (8-3) at Redcar 6f app hcp (6) gf.
Strensall 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon in touch far side, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 18, 6l behind Toy Top (8-12) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Jun.
Conjecture 8-1 (10-11) With leader, effort and chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 15, 3l behind Botham (10-5) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Astronomical Odds (USA) 16-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 26l behind Lios Tulcha (8-11) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp 45-70 gf in Jun.
Obe One 7-1 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Ingleby Princess (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Legal Set (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Hampered on rail soon after start, pulled hard in mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 8l behind One More Round (9-7) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol in Nov.
Seafield Towers 150-1 (8-8) Chased leaders until weakened 2f out, last of 14, 18l behind Princess Ellis (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
She's Our Beauty (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Dwelt, soon prominent, keen, edged right, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 17l behind Ronnie Howe (9-12) at Hamilton 5f hcap (6) gf in Jun.
Percy Douglas 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakend, 7th of 11, 9l behind Hurricane Hen (9-4) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol in Jun.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 9-1 (8-2) Prominent, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind Invincible Lad (8-8) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
