mid-division on inside, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on to chase winner final furlong, no impression
in touch, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, readily
held up behind, driven and some headway over 1f out, never near leaders
chased leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
steadied and switched left start, held up in rear, steady headway over 2f out, shaken up and kept on towards finish, never near to challenge
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression when switched right over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out
raced keen in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
always behind
tracked leader, led over 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and faded final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon behind
Bijou Dan is the selection in this affair with Annibale Caro and Smoothly Does It likely to go close. Although a better performer on the all-weather surfaces, Bijou Dan has displayed a modicum of ability on the level and might have got closer to Annibale Caro last time out had the jockey put in a more positive ride. The aforementioned horse has been a real credit to connections in recent weeks and was in the winners enclosure again at Musselburgh. He has been wisely turned out again before the handicapper gets a shot. Smoothly Does It is a fair hurdler on his day. Richard Fahey appears to have a run a policy of turning out his hurdlers on to the level and the market is inspected in order to see whether the Malton clan has their money on. Hits Only Vic is tried again over the trip. Declan Carroll¿s charge had looked fairly ordinary prior to a fair third in a Beverley maiden and has to be respected. Ja Myford is likely to be a fair price. Admittedly his form has recently been in plating contests but his recent run over 10f at Beverley showed a glimmer of promise. Thorny Mandate is inconsistent but capable. He is with a trainer who can work miracles with other's castoffs.Sendali has dropped massively down the weights but has been unable to take advantage. Fenners returns to the turf. Bijou Dan is the pick in a race where there are plenty of chances held.
Fenners (USA) 11-2 (10-8) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, no progress, weakened 2f out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Dreams Jewel (10-0) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Hits Only Vic (USA) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 7l behind Annibale Caro (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) gf.
Annibale Caro 5-2fav (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead entering final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) gf beating Living On A Prayer (8-8) by 2l, 12 ran.
San Deng 22-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, some late headway but never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 12l behind Saluscraggie (8-0) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Bijou Dan 9-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, switched right entering final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 15, 3l behind Annibale Caro (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) gd.
Bond Casino 9-1 (8-9) Always rear division, 7th of 9, 17l behind Danzatrice (9-0) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Hi Dancer 4-1jt-fav (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 12, 8l behind King of Connacht (8-11) at Southwell 1m 2f app hcp (6) gd.
Thorny Mandate 4-1 (11-0) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, never on terms, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Wizard Looking (11-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f amt hcp (6) pol.
Welcome Cat (USA) 33-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden halfway, soon struggling, last of 9, well behind Grizebeck (9-13) at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Ja Myford 9-2 (9-10) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden along over 4f out, headway over 1f out, hung right and stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Cherri Fosfate (10-1) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gd.
Smoothly Does It 5-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 10l behind Karmest (8-7) at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp (6) fbs in Jan.
Sendali (FR) 12-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway halfway and prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 12, 16l behind Sonara (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Tour d'Amour (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway over 4f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Pegasus Prince (8-13) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Bollin Freddie 18-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Sangfroid (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Aug.
Miss Havisham (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders until weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 15l behind Hill Billy Rock (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Red Fama 25-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Wulimaster (9-6) at Beverley 1m 4f stk 0-55 (6) gd.
Fadansil 8-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 10th of 14, 17l behind Elopement (9-13) at Hamilton 1m 3f app hcp (6) gs in Sept.