chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
held up in touch, always travelling well, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, clear towards finish, readily
prominent, driven over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on approaching final furlong, never near leaders
in rear, ridden over 2f out, wide into straight entering final 2f, stayed on, never near winner
prominent, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, soon outpaced by winner
led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
reared start, lost 5 lengths, always behind
A competitive enough handicap on paper and we prefer Hammer Of The Gods to Halsion Chancer and Dvinsky. A change of tactics did not suit Giles Bravery's charge last time out but coupled with the reapplication of cheekpieces and tonguetie, we reckon a different result can be anticipated and he should be available at a price. Halsion Chancer hasn't sparkled for a while. John Best's team are in good form at present so he cannot be discounted. Dvinsky is a likeable enough sort. He is always dangerous if escaping off a frenetic early pace. Carcinetto caught the eye with a running on effort at Chester on her latest start. Diriculous has two ways of performing and the last effort was distinctly moderate. Muktasb returns from a brief absence while Whitbarrow hasn't shown for a while but it would folly to discount him given the form of the Rod Millman stable. Hammer Of The Gods is hardly bombproof as selections go but we are prepared to forgive him a bad run under extenuating circumstances.
Carcinetto (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Behind, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Bo McGinty (8-11) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Distinctly Game 9-2 (9-9) Pulled hard, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Honey Monster (9-1) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Diriculous 3-1jt-fav (10-0) Took keen hold, chased winner, hanging badly left from bend into straight, beaten final furlong, last of 9, 7l behind Whiskey Junction (9-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Varadouro (BRZ) 3-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out when not much room, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Diriculous (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcap (4) fbs in May.
Harbour Blues 14-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May beating Cape Vale (9-4) by a hd, 16 ran.
Dvinsky (USA) 15-8fav (10-0) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on well, 4th of 10, 3l behind Sahaadi (8-9) at Kempton 6f app hcp (5) pol.
Cativo Cavallino 11-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Chjimes (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, weakening when carried right final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Toms Laughter (9-7) at Folkestone 6f hcap (5) gs in Jun.
Hammer of The Gods (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Hampered start, held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous, 4th of 7, 6l behind Honey Monster (9-1) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Muktasb (USA) 16-1 (9-4) Behind, in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Alexander Huricane (8-8) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Halsion Chancer 9-2 (9-12) Held up in rear, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 9, 6l behind Little Edward (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Ruman (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Took keen hold, prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov beating Ever Cheerful (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
