made all, driven over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
always rear division
prominent, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
always towards rear
towards rear, ridden along and headway 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, effort when not much room over 2f out, never troubled leaders
held up, headway over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong
towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never troubled leaders
mid-division, headway on outer over 2f out, ran on final furlong, no chance with winner
in touch, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest at finish
Llab Nala is consistent but is exposed and not well drawn so we'll take a chance with Piverina. This newcomer to handicaps is well drawn this afternoon and may be able to find sufficient improvement to make an impact in this company. She missed the break on her reappearance at Pontefract so can probably be rated a little better than the bare form and her breeding suggests that she should be suited by this longer trip. Llab Nala has been kept busy in claimers, sellers and handicaps on the all-weather and has been doing okay without winning. His sole success came on grass and it would be no surprise to see him in the mix this afternoon. Others to bear in mind in an open looking race are Lu's Women who caught the eye here on debut last year, Aquarian Dancer, Piccolo Pete and Princess Maria. Hopefully, the market will help us to sort the wheat from the chaff but Piverina may be able to pull this race out of the hat.
Casino Night 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never a factor, struggling well over 2f out, 10th of 11, 25l behind Thebes (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Chevaliers Dream (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Always rear division, 10th of 12, 11l behind Marvellous Value (8-13) at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Dancing Maite 16-1 (8-13) Led, headed 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Yankee Storm (9-2) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Piccolo Pete 9-2jt-fav (8-9) Behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Legendary Guest (8-13) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Llab Nala 7-1 (7-12) Tracked leader in main group, keen hold, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Chrystal Venture (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Piverina (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, headway on inner over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 5l behind Khazina (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Mar.
Lady Docker (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 6l behind Al Aqabah (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) pol in Nov.
Lu's Woman 20-1 (9-0) Behind, driven and kept on final 2f, no impression, 5th of 10, 10l behind Hallingdal (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs in Oct.
Scruffy Skip (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, weakened 2f out, 10th of 14, 34l behind Ovthenight (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Natural Rhythm (IRE) 22-1 (8-5) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Duke of Touraine (9-1) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Hurstpierpoint (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, 11th of 12, 42l behind Stevie Thunder (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Her Name Is Rio (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Steadied at start, towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 16, 18l behind Rowan Lodge (9-9) at Beverley 1m sll (5) gs in Apr.
Aquarian Dancer 25-1 (8-5) Led 1f, remained prominent, went 3rd over 3f out, ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Buddy Holly (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Flashy Max 22-1 (8-0) Led, joined over 3f out, led again over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, caught final strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Wiseman's Diamond (9-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Princess Maria (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 16l behind Spinning Lucy (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Oct.
Zaplamation (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Held up, effort over 1f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Chanteuse de Rue (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
