held up, in rear, headway 2f out, effort to challenge when not much room 1f out, soon ridden, led narrowly inside final furlong, just held on
took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden and lost place 2f out, behind over 1f out
held up, towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden 1f out, every chance when carried right inside final furlong, kept on, just held
held up, behind, headway on outside over 1f out, driven and stayed on into 4th well inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance when edged right inside final furlong, kept on, no extra in 3rd near finish
led, ridden 2f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, kept on until lost place well inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
The bottom three are out of the handicap whilst Lady D's Rock hasn't been seen since January when last of nine on the all-weather and is therefore best watched for now. Captain Oats, well into the veteran stage at the ripe old age of 13, is another who may need the run after an absence dating back to early September, although his sole success in 43 starts came here. Hermosa Vaquera hasn't been seen on the level since last October but has gone well over timber in both starts this year, including when scoring at Plumpton. Her chance is respected, especially if conditions stay quick. Diletta Tommasa hasn't been running too badly and will be aided by Paddy Bradley's claim and Tamujin has a chance at his best. All of which leaves course and distance winner DOCTOR KEHOE, who has delivered some solid runs around this track, sits on a fair mark after a decent effort latest and has the stylish Shane Kelly in the plate.
Diletta Tommasa (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Held up, towards rear, ridden and switched right 2f out, modest progress final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Viserion (9-7) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Hermosa Vaquera (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 3rd when hit 3 out, soon pushed along and no chance with leading duo, dropped to 4th and no extra from 2 out, 4th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Hallingham (10-8) at Plumpton 2m hcp (5) gd in May.
Doctor Kehoe 15-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out to track leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on and lost 3rd place near finish, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Bernisdale (9-3) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Captain Oats (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Nouvelle Ere (9-7) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Sep.
Lady D's Rock (IRE) 3-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, last of 9, 8 3/4l behind Cartographic (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Tamujin (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 9th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Zephyros (9-13) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Surprise Us 25-1 (8-7) Led, clear 10f out, joined over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and lost two places final furlong, 4th of 12, 9l behind Blue Top (8-11) at Bath 1m 5f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Isostatic 100-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, weakened, 6th of 7, 15 1/4l behind Perigee (9-2) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) sft in Jun.
Inwithachance (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Reared start, held up in rear, under pressure halfway, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Miss Lillie (9-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
