in touch, headway to challenge winner 3f out, ridden over 2f out and weakened over 1f out
held up and raced keenly, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well final furlong
made all, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace
Not the worst claimer ever and preference is for Little Jimbob who is favoured at the weights; Princelywallywogan and Chookie Hamilton make it to the shortlist. The selection comes here on the back of a win at Carlisle in a similar contest. That was on quicker ground but he has won on softer ground in the past and he can be fancied to run a big race this evening. Pendragon is unexposed after just two starts and needs respect, whilst Princelywallywogan has been running with credit lately. He takes a drop in class today and his trainer does very very well when running his horses at this level. Chookie Hamilton won well last time and is evidently in good nick at the moment, a comment that doesn't really apply to Jordan's Light or Evelith Regent. A competitive heat, with Little Jimbob given the nod.
Jordan's Light (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 14l behind Bijou Dan (8-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Princelywallywogan 10-3fav (9-3) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Riley Boys (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Little Jimbob 7-2jt-fav (9-8) Made all, ridden 2f out, held on well, won at Carlisle 1m 1f clm (6) gf in Jun beating Lauro (8-4) by a nk, 10 ran.
Pendragon (USA) 10-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, ridden along over 3f out, headway on inner over 1f out, switched right and stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Bijou Dan (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f sll (6) gs in Jun.
Chookie Hamilton 4-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway from over 1f out to lead close home, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Jane of Arc (8-6) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Evelith Regent (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 10l behind Chookie Hamilton (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Dr Dream (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Whaxaar (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Jan.
Jane of Arc (FR) 8-1 (8-4) In touch, pushed along over 6f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Bijou Dan (8-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
