raced wide, towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
always behind
held up in rear, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
dwelt and reminders start, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, drifted left and headed inside final furlong, ridden and no extra towards finish
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, carried left and led inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, headed over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
A few tricky handicaps on the card today and this is probably the toughest, so just a narrow vote is given to Alberts Story, Playtotheaudience and Moonstreaker are put forward as the main dangers. Richard Fahey's four-year-old made an inauspicious return to the track at Hamilton earlier this month but can be given a good chance on the pick of last season's form. He was only just touched off at Hamilton last August when running off a mark of 54 and a repeat of that effort under this competent claimer should see him go close. Stable mate of the selection Playtotheaudiennce has obvious form claims with two victories under his belt this season. However the handicapper may have caught up him and a place is probably best he can achieve. Moonstreaker also boasts winning brackets this campaign and is certainly not of it today. All in all a very difficult race to assess, but Alberts Story does have a sporting chance
Playtotheaudience 3-1jt-fav (8-4) In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, edged left under pressure over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Arthur's Edge (8-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Myfrenchconnection (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Close up, ridden to lead over 2f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, headed final half furlong and soon outpaced by winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Sagunt (8-13) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
Moonstreaker 4-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders and keen early, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Royal Amnesty (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Contemplation 6-1 (10-7) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 15, 5l behind Gala Sunday (10-1) at Redcar 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Mister Fizzbomb (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 13l behind Watchmaker (9-2) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
It's A Dream (FR) 6-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 3l behind Newgate (7-13) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Scutch Mill (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders, 9th of 15, 15l behind Moonstreaker (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Latif (USA) 15-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 14, 10l behind Wahoo Sam (8-10) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (5) gd.
General Feeling (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 19l behind Wahoo Sam (8-10) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (5) gd.
Ours (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon hung left, no extra, 5th of 12, 9l behind Wodhill Gold (8-7) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Empire Dancer (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 11, 12l behind Musaalem (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Paraguay (USA) 8-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, last of 5, 8l behind Mia's Boy (9-5) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Alberts Story (USA) 10-3 (8-4) Held up towards rear, some headway from over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 11l behind Royal Amnesty (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Kimono My House 7-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, close up over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 13l behind Calzaghe (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Basinet 7-1 (9-6) Towards rear, headway inner over 2f out, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Rowan Lodge (9-9) at Beverley 1m sll (5) gs in Apr.
Only A Grand 14-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, 13th of 15, 28l behind Moonstreaker (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Apache Nation (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Outpaced, ran on inside final furlong, no danger, 8th of 15, 6l behind Bold Argument (8-11) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd.
