taken to post early, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
taken to post early, held up mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inner over 5f out, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, went 3rd last 100 yards
rear start, slowly away, soon mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders and keen, soon went 2nd, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led and keen, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, kept on and no impression final furlong
in touch on outer, lost place over 4f out, headway over 3f out, led entering final furlong, held on well towards finish
taken to post early, held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on and held towards finish
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division, lost place and towards rear over 5f out, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Amateur riders' handicaps around this idiosyncratic track usually need approaching with a degree of caution as luck in running is paramount. Space War concedes weight all round but was a comfortable scorer for this pilot last time for a yard that enjoys a good record in such contests. He's a prime contender although his hold-up style of running is not ideal around here and gaps will need to arrive at the right moment. He may also find the concession of 11lb to the consistent CHRISSYCROSS beyond him. Narrowly beaten the last twice with Richard Hughes and Ryan Moore aboard, George Crate is taken to make a name for himself and go one better on this reliable Cape Cross filly. Piccolo Mondo, Balmoral Castle and Time Square are all in decent nick at present and worth a slot on the shortlist.
Space War 5-1 (9-7) Started very slowly, well behind, headway travelling well inside final 2f, switched left and squeezed through to lead near finish, won at Lingfield 7f ladies hcap (5) gd beating Greyfriarschorista (10-1) by nk, 11 ran.
King Of Windsor (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Always in rear, last of 12, 16l behind Arabela (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Balady (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 12, 7l behind Lyric Ballad (8-3) at Sandown 1m 1f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Bountiful Girl 33-1 (10-1) Took keen hold, pressed leader until 4f out, lost place over 2f out, last of 11, 36l behind Whispering Warrior (11-4) at York 1m 2f am hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Lady Sylvia 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 3l behind Mafi (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Megalala (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 8f out, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, last of 6, 22l behind Presburg (9-6) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Wordismybond 7-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 6l behind Al's Memory (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Piccolo Mondo 9-2 (8-11) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to 3rd, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Midnight Feast (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Chrissycross (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Slowly away in rear, headway on inside 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, hd behind Mubtadi (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Balmoral Castle 6-1fav (8-2) Prominent, hung left and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well, nearest finish, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Intomist (8-11) at Salisbury 7f app hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Time Square (FR) 8-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed soon after, chased winner until appraoching final furlong, one pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Cape Alex (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Benandonner (USA) 12-1 (9-8) Reared start, behind most of way, 9th of 13, 12l behind The Mongoose (9-8) at Salisbury 7f ldy hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Attain 3-1fav (9-7) Led until over 5f out, chased winner until well over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra in closing stages, 5th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Monsieur Pontaven (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Byrd In Hand (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leaders in centre, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Pink Lips (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) sft.
Spirit of Xaar (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, edged left over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 11l behind Semeen (9-5) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Goodie Goodie 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on outer, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 27l behind Twenty One Choice (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Aug.
