held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and hung right over 1f out
track leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong.
always travelling well, in touch, improved over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, edged left towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression
keen track leaders, ridden at one pace for final 2f
held up, ridden in headway over 1f out, soon one pace
steady start, held up towards rear, ran wide 5f out, not a factor after
keen and then led, cleared over 4f out, ridden 3f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
unruly start, always in rear
keen track leaders, ridden to chas leader 2f out, every chance 1f out, not pace to challenge winner
slowly into stride in rear, ridden headway over 2f out, weakened 1f out
held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
Certain Promise, Semah Harold and Whaston all have appeal in this mile handicap, and we'll side with Certain Promise. Sir Michael Stoute's filly was beaten in a maiden at Brighton last time out by a short priced favourite, but has looked to be an improving sort, albeit she's lightly raced. She has a favourable draw too, compared with Whaston, a winner last week out at Ayr at the tenth time of asking. She's got a penalty for that, but still carries less than most here. Semah Harold has a decent high draw, but although Ed McMahon's gelding hasn't fulfilled the promise shown when winning on debut a year ago, he could be too strong for many of these, with this looking like his level. But for our pick we'll return to Certain Promise.
Zaarmit (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Never a factor, last of 8, well behind South Wales (8-3) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Rich Kid (IRE) 12-1 (7-12) Prominent, ridden and led briefly over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Topazes (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Certain Promise (USA) 7-2 (8-12) Tracked winner, challenged over 1f out, edged right, one pace, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Desert Chill (8-12) at Brighton 1m 3yo mdn (5) frm.
Semah Harold 33-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway and hung left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Registrar (8-8) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Looter (FR) 9-4 (8-13) Keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and eased, 7th of 8, 48l behind South Wales (8-3) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Whaston (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd beating Red Skipper (8-10) by a nk, 10 ran.
Tapas Lad (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out, 8th of 14, 12l behind Deep Winter (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Morestead (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Close up, lost place 7f out, pushed along halfway, driven on outside over 3f out, weakened over 2f out and soon eased, 6th of 7, 19l behind Dubai Petal (9-2) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Riorun (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Steadied start, always rear, last of 10, well behind Natural Rhythm (8-5) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) hvy.
Stormin Heart (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, 9th of 11, 8l behind Bluejain (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Bettys Touch 16-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 13th of 20, 18l behind Frisbee (9-7) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gd.
Elizabeth's Quest 50-1 (7-9) Always behind, 9th of 11, 11l behind Rescue Me (8-8) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf.
Carpe Diem 6-5fav (9-1) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace when not clear run from over 1f out, 9th of 12, 9l behind Princess Rhianna (8-13) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
