led for 3f, remained prominent, weakened 2f out
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway 5f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, pushed along 3f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
in touch until weakened halfway
always behind
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f
Nonrunner
A wide open maiden handicap rounds off the card and as usual in these types of events the market will be all important but the principals look to be Rouge Et Noir, Fuss and Hope Sound and the tentative vote is given to Fuss. The selection was a fair third behind I Got Rhythm last time out which proves he stays this trip, that form has since been franked and of what looks a lenient mark he will be hard to beat. Rouge Et Noir rates the main danger on his latest second behind Let It Be but he has yet to prove he stays this far and for that reason he is passed over on this occasion. Hope Sound is another worthy of respect on his latest fifth behind Argentum as this looks easier but his yard are going through a quiet spell at present and he is passed over for that reason. Larking About is another that could go well on his best form but that has come on a much softer surface. Of the remainder Ton Chee has been in good form of late over hurdles and although he is out of the handicap he could go well at a big price in this desperate affair but for the winner we return to Fuss who at least ran well last time out.
Sweep The Board (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Raced keenly, held up, pushed along 4f out, soon struggling, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 14l behind Tomasino (9-13) at Newcastle 1m 4f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Larking About (USA) 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division until ridden, stayed on until 2f out, 5th of 18, 4l behind Frontlinefinancier (9-2) at Bath 2m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Kyber 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 13l behind Cambo (8-5) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp (F4) pol in Feb.
Hope Sound (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Led, soon clear, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Argentum (8-6) at Newcastle 2m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Rouge Et Noir 10-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway well over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 16, 3l behind Let It Be (9-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp (6) frm in Jun.
Logger Rhythm (USA) 50-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, weakened 4f out, 8th of 9, 15l behind Heathcote (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gs in Jun.
Fuss 25-1 (9-4) Held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final 2f, 3rd of 16, 4 1/2l behind I Got Rhythm (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 6f stk (7) gd in May.
Birdwatch 100-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 13, 36l behind Ebtikaar (8-9) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
