in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
close up, ridden 3f out, soon lost place
towards rear, headway over 3f out, effort 2f out, every chance, no extra over 1f out, no chance with 1st 2
in rear, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong
with leader, led narrowly over 3f out, ridden and headed 3f out, kept on same pace afterwards
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 4f out, kept on final 2f, never nearer
in touch, lost place over 3f out, eased over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some progress, never near leaders
tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, not quicken over 2f out, weakened
prominent on outer, lost touch over 4f out, soon weakened and eased 3f out, virtually pulled up over 2f out
held up, ridden over 4f out, no impression final 2f
started slowly, behind, progress 4f out, ridden to lead 3f out, headed 2f out, kept on, always held final furlong
led narrowly, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
A bit of a novelty race in reality and only a minimum stakes play is recommended with Annibale Caro, whose imperious trainer may again have an improving type on his hands for the remainder of the summer campaign. Great View, Cormorant Wharf and Explosive Fox are others to shortlist as dangers. Timmy Murphy knows Explosive Fox from his jumping exploits and the partnership have a solid chance of making the frame in this company. Murphy's skill in the saddle will be tested when push comes to shove though, as his mount is yet to win a Flat race on turf; although his All Weather form does entitle him to respect here. Cormorant Wharf is holding his form and comes here on the back of a profitable little spell. He will be suited by a touch of rain and can again make the rest aware of his presence. Great View will not be inconvenienced by the ground and having gone well here in the past, he can be relied upon to handle the track. He should be monitored closely in the betting. However, Annibale Caro makes a touch more appeal at this stage of their development and this son of Mtoto looks a typical product of Sir Mark Prescott's meticulous planning. He holds numerous entries over the coming week and should not be underestimated in his bid to get the ball rolling tonight. Jim Crowley's experience of the Flat is also a big factor in the game-plan.
Annibale Caro 15-8fav (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 9l behind Mudawin (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in May.
Stolen Hours (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 20l behind Sir Monty (9-5) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Great View (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (10-8) Prominent, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Silverhay (10-9) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Cormorant Wharf (IRE) 6-1 (10-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Silverhay (10-9) at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Papeete (GER) 15-2 (8-10) Held up in touch, driven 2f out, soon not quicken, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Prime Powered (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Explosive Fox (IRE) 7-2fav (11-2) Prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 14l behind Ramsgill (11-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f amt hcp (6) pol in May.
Kristoffersen 12-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, well behind Ti Adora (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Melvino 6-1 (9-6) Outpaced behind, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Abstract Folly (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
