held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
behind and outpaced
behind, good headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
held up mid-division, every chance inside final furlong, one pace
held up mid-division, not much room over 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on inside final furlong
led, headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear and raced wide, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division halfway, no impression
in touch, ridden and hampered over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace
prominent, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
behind, driven halfway, headway over 1f out, no impression
mid-division, weakened halfway
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
This sprint is rife with exposed, out of form performers but the veteran of the party Brigadore proved that he still retains some of his old spark earlier this month at Pontefract and is a tentative nomination. He did appear one paced in the closing stages but travelled-up well and can give supporters a run for their money from a high draw. Maison Dieu is a frustrating sort for whom headgear is re-applied today. While he is a place contender it is hard to put him up as the likely winner as he has been beaten in moderate handicaps of late. Duel Ripon scorer Orotund has slipped back down the ratings and although one of those Ripon successes has been achieved on a quick surface, most of his better efforts are with an ease in the ground. All-weather specialist Wiltshire is another place contender while recent Hamilton scorer Botham, races here under a 6lb penalty after seemingly benefiting from the drop in trip last time. He will be doing his best work in the closing stages but Brigadore is selected to land it for the James Given yard.
Orphan (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Behind, held 1f out when stumbled and fell in race won by Azreme (10-0) at Ripon 1m hcap (5) hvy in Jul, 15 ran.
Social Rhythm 14-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always rear, 11th of 16, 14l behind Winthorpe (8-10) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Mar.
Avontuur (FR) 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 14, 6l behind Bid For Gold (9-6) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Wiltshire (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up, effort when not much room and switched right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Dressed To Dance (8-13) at Redcar 6f clm (6) gf in May.
Brigadore 11-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bid For Gold (9-6) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Roman Quintet (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led halfway, headed well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 9l behind Bold Argument (8-11) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Botham (USA) 20-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf beating Lambency (11-4) by 2l, 15 ran.
Maison Dieu 13-2 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on until one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Zabeel Tower (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gf in May.
Slip Star 25-1 (9-8) In touch, ridden over 2f out, not much room entering final furlong, no extra, 8th of 16, 17l behind Milton of Campsie (8-9) at Redcar 6f mdn fll (5) gf in May.
Orotund 5-1 (8-12) Led, ridden along halfway, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 3l behind Royal Acclamation (9-0) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Jellytot (USA) 33-1 (8-7) Pulled hard, held up, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 18l behind Elusive Warrior (9-4) at Southwell 7f sll hcp (6) fbs.
Attacca 16-1 (8-4) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 14l behind Stellite (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Phinerine 16-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 20l behind Hits Only Jude (8-11) at Southwell 6f hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Steph The Ref 8-1 (8-11) Jumped left at start, towards rear, effort and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 18l behind Metal Guru (9-6) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (6) gf.
Desert Hunter (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Behind, some late headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 7th of 15, 6l behind Botham (10-5) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf.
Monte Cassino (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Led and raced keenly, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 25l behind City Bonus (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Stormy Journey 20-1 (8-12) Behind stand's side group,driven halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 6l behind Red River Boy (8-3) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
