mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, pushed along half way, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, hampered when weakening over 2f out
slow into stride, behind, headway 2f out, ran on towards finished, never near to challenge
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, switched left and ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, effort 2f out, no impression.
in touch, ridden and hampered when weakening over 2f out, soon beaten
dwelt, soon prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear, pushed along half way, never a factor
A tricky start to proceedings can see Glendening go close on his first run for Dandy Nicholls, with Olivair, Solo Star and Drawn Out others to note. The market normally sorts the wheat out from the chaff in these type of events, and it will be no surprise if Glendening lines up more fancied than most. The son of Mark Of Esteem appreciated the drop to this class when a close second to Cumbrae at Wolverhampton eight days ago, after which he left Clive Brittain to join Dandy Nicholls. A look back through the juvenile's form reveals that he ran fairly well against Marcus Andronicus at York in May, and new connections will be surely disappointed if he does not pay his way sooner rather than later. The only negative is the low draw, but hopefully Adrian Nicholls will get him across to the far rail quickly. Solo Star has to give weight away to her rivals after scoring at Redcar last month, and she is closely matched with Olivair on a couple of pieces of form. Drawn Out comes from a shrewd yard but he will have to improve on his poor effort in first-time blinkers at Thirsk. Owners Biscuits drops to this grade for the first time but her form has been poor to say the least. As stated, the market should be watched for the rest, but we return to Glendening as the answer.
Solo Star 4-1 (8-9) In touch, edged right after 1f, headway and hung left over 2f out, ridden to chase winner well over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Norman Beckett (8-11) at Redcar 7f 2yo sll (6) frm in Jun.
Glendening 7-2 (8-11) Headway over 5f out, ridden and hung right from over 1f out, every chance final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Cumbrae (8-11) at W'hampton 7f 2yo sll (6) pol in Jun.
Rievaulx Rebel 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 14l behind Korolieva (8-9) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Holy Blessing (IRE) 40-1 (8-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 13l behind Rising Cross (8-5) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf in Jun.
Isharram (IRE) 80-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, 12th of 14, 23l behind Nannina (8-11) at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Olivair (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 6l behind Norman Beckett (8-11) at Redcar 7f 2yo sll (6) frm in Jun.
Owners Biscuits 20-1 (7-13) Mid-division, weakened halfway, 11th of 12, 18l behind Bingo One (8-2) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs in Jun.
Snake Skin 9-2 (8-6) Dwelt, behind and outpaced, never dangerous, last of 12, 22l behind Highland Song (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo sll (5) gd in May.
