tracked leader, came centre halfway, pressed leader from 2f out, driven inside final furlong, led towards finish
tracked leaders, stayed far side, hung left, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, held up, ridden and came centre from halfway, went 4th 2f out, never dangerous
hampered and bumped start, in rear, ridden and came centre halfway, never troubled leaders
led, came centre halfway, challenged and ridden from 2f out, driven inside final furlong, headed towards finish
went right start, soon chased leaders, ridden and came centre from halfway, weakened 2f out
Nonrunner
Only seven take to the turf for this one and we think HAND PAINTED can cruise to victory here at the main expense of Louie's Lad and La Gifted. Peter Makin has his yard in great spirits of late and our selection added to this when winning over course and distance last time. This was his first win in six attempts, but he looks to be a progressive sort and another win here, amongst less experienced company, looks to be in the offing. Louie's Lad is yet to get his head in front but has shown some improved form of late and a repeat of his last outing, when finishing second here over 5f should see him make the frame. La Gifted should do best of the remainder. The filly didn't run badly in fourth last time but she is still a maiden and is beginning to look exposed. Hand Painted looks best here in what looks to be a moderate handicap.
Hand Painted 13-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, edged left briefly soon after, led inside final furlong, pushed along and kept on well, won at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May beating Fantastic Dubai (9-1) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Pipers Piping (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up, eased after 2f, well behind final 3f, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Bold Ring (8-6) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fm in May.
Blackwater Fort (USA) 20-1 (8-4) Soon well outpaced and always behind, last of 7, 22l behind Hand Painted (8-8) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Josiah Bartlett (IRE) 100-1 (7-11) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, last of 9, 11l behind Kheylide (8-10) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Louie's Lad 11-2 (8-2) Pulled hard, pressed leader, every chance 2f out, kept on gamely under pressure and regained 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Billy Beetroot (8-13) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Silver Salsa 80-1 (8-1) Hood removed late leaving stalls, slowly away, pulled hard, in rear, last and struggling straight, last of 11, 19l behind Global (9-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
La Gifted 12-1 (9-2) Chased leader to 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Sapphire Rose (9-2) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May.
