prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
made all, ridden clear over 1f out, held on
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well, just held
slowly into stride, mid-division on inside and took keen hold, headway over 2f out, switched right 1f out, not able to trouble leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f otu, switched right over 1f out, not able to challenge
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, took keen hold, headway 5f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, no impression inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, well held over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no headway
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Consistency is not exactly a strong point with the leading contenders, but a chance is taken that DHHAMAAN can reproduce last week's good effort in this lower grade. He was beaten only a head over C&D on that occasion and a repeat should see him back to winning ways. Viking Warrior took advantage of a drop in the weights to win at Thirsk last month but was well beaten off today's mark last time, while Drive Home put a dismal effort at Musselburgh behind him to win over C&D a fortnight ago and he could figure if in the mood. Hansomis could prove best of the rest.
Viking Warrior (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 12l behind Hot Rod Mamma (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Drive Home (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, challenged over 3f out, led over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Billy Cadiz (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Dhhamaan (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 12, shd behind Sabratha (8-3) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Burnwynd Boy 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 11, 6l behind Royal Blade (8-2) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Benny The Bear 33-1 (8-8) Steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 10l behind Sabratha (8-3) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Hansomis (IRE) 4-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, effort and not much room well over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 4l behind Shayla (9-13) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Monsieur Pontaven 22-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 7l behind Broctune Papa Gio (8-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Anthemion (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Soon chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 13l behind Drive Home (9-5) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Broughtons Silk 25-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 11l behind Abernethy (8-2) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Machir Bay 12-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Sartingo (9-10) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Rosbertini 20-1 (8-10) Dwelt, in rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 28l behind Abernethy (8-2) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Classlin 25-1 (8-7) Dwelt, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Wicked Wilma (9-8) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Charismas Birthday (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no impression under pressure from under 2f out, 14th of 16, 28l behind Acushladear (8-10) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65.