slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, hard ridden and soon chasing leaders, never able to challenge
behind, lost footing on bend over 6f out, some headway 3f out, never on terms
led, clear halfway, driven approaching final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
tracked leader, stumbled on bend over 5f out, gradually weakened
behind, headway halfway, under pressure over 2f out, edged right and one pace final furlong
pulled hard early towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, hampered well over 4f out, ran on and hard driven to lead well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, never on terms
tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Wise Hawk is given the vote to land this three year old handicap where the main dangers appear to be Willkandoo and Avertis. Attempting the mile for the first time here, indications and breeding suggest that should suit Wise Hawk and this is confirmed in examining his four maiden outings. A mark of 70 may not allow connections too much leeway but the yard are bang in form. Willkandoo was the very easy winner of a Hamilton handicap, the second placed horse having a career record of 1 from 31 which gives a better indication of the strength of the form. The unbeaten Avertis is another to consider and he brings strong form to the table here. There was a lot to like about his victory last time and a 6lb should not over burden this improving sort. Titfer and Tamara Moon are others of note but Wise Hawk is given the nomination.
Avertis 10-1 (9-10) Close up, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Haasem (10-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Wise Hawk 7-2 (9-3) Ridden, tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, challenged final furlong when hung right, carried head high and not look resolute, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Candle Sahara (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Desiderio 8-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, led to 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 6l behind Everybody Knows (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Tamara Moon (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) With leader to over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 14l behind Rydal Mount (10-0) at Newbury 7f fll hcp (5) sft in May.
Seventh Hill 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Vineyard (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Hawa Khana (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and lost touch over 3f out, virtually pulled up afterwards, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Coral Shores (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb.
Willkandoo (USA) 9-2jt-fav (8-13) Towards rear, headway from over 3f out to lead well over 1f out, driven clear and drifted to stand rail inside final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf beating Natural Rhythm (8-5) by 10l, 15 ran.
Hellfire Bay 9-2 (9-2) Started slowly, raced keenly, led after 1f, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra, 4th of 5, 1 1/2l behind Hit The Roof (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 3yo clm (6) pol in Feb.
Titfer (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Always prominent, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on to lead last strides, won at Warwick 1m 3yo app hcp (6) frm beating Charming Tale (8-9) by a hd, 13 ran.
Mick's Dancer 66-1 (8-5) In touch, effort 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Silver Rime (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Apr.
