pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left and one pace from over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 1f out, not much room and not quickened final furlong
mid-division, smooth headway from over 3f out, chased leader 2f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, reminders over 4f out, driven over 3f out, kept on under strong pressure, nearest finish
close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened 1f out
towards rear, reminders 6f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
tracked leader, led 9f out until over 3f out
keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, headed 9f out, led again over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 4f out, kept on, never nearer
This is a competitive handicap to close the card and from a shortlist of The Gaikwar, Itsy Bitsy and Piverina, we will nominate THE GAIKWAR as the pick. The selection has been in good form of late and he won an apprentice handicap in good style at Brighton last time. He is unpenalised for that success and although this step up to 1m2f is not ideal, he still rates as the percentage call. Itsy Bitsy is dropped in trip which is a definite plus as she won over this distance two starts ago when she beat Thornaby Green. Piverina was an eyecatcher when she tackled this trip for the first time at Beverley last month. She wasn't beaten far that day and she was staying-on well at the finish so she is certainly one to note in the market. King After is a useful sort on his day, but he has been a big disappointment so far this season and he will need to show some more sparkle before he is able to resume winning ways. The Gaikwar is the form horse in the race and he looks the obvious choice.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well and driven out, won at Brighton 1m app hcp (6) gd beating Franksalot (8-6) by 2l, 13 ran.
Hatch A Plan (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 8th of 14, 8l behind Mixing (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (6) pol.
King After 12-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 19l behind Kings Topic (10-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2f app hcp (6) pol in Aug.
Samson Quest 25-1 (11-0) Soon switched right, always towards rear, 15th of 18, 31l behind Dannabelle (10-6) at Goodwood 1m amt hcp (6) gf in Aug '06.
Itsy Bitsy 3-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 5th of 7, 18l behind Granary Girl (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Classic Blue (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (8-8) Towards rear, ran on through beaten horses, 10th of 14, 7l behind Cordage (8-5) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Kadouchski (FR) 10-1 (9-0) In touch, driven and one pace 2f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Havanavich (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcap (6) pol.
Sagunt (GER) 28-1 (10-4) With leader until weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 12, 26l behind Bivouac (10-3) at Doncaster 1m ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jun.
The Grey One (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Pulled hard, held up towards rear, moderate headway final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Havanavich (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcap (6) pol.
Mango Masher (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) Always behind, 8th of 11, 10l behind Dubai Ace (9-10) at Lingfield 2m hcap (6) pol in Feb.
Personify 7-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, second 2f out, soon ridden, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Zalkani (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol.
Danish Monarch 17-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Jelly Mo (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f sll (6) pol.
Tewin Green 50-1 (8-4) Prominent, led over 8f out, headed over 3f out, soon under pressure and weakened, 10th of 11, 31l behind Sunny Spells (8-5) at Great Leighs 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Piverina (IRE) 12-1 (8-1) In touch, led over 2f out, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Jenny Soba (8-9) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (6) sft in Aug.
Margot Mine (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden half way, headway under strong pressure entering final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Piccolo Diamante (8-12) at Great Leighs 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Hawkstar Express (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Led after 1f to 7f out, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 25l behind Royal Straight (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f clm (6) pol.
