led, edged right over 2f out, headed over 1f out, hampered when weakening final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, soon one pace
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakening when hampered final furlong
held up in touch, switched left and headway 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead post
held up, headway to lead 1f out, soon hung right, headed post
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
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A horrendously competitive handicap for punters to get out on and from a shorlist that includes Mac Gille Eoin, Raccoon and Impromptu, our vote is for the last named. Ralph Beckett's stable are operating in much better form than they once were and as a sprinter in form, Impromptu makes plenty of appeal. Effective over six, he has got plenty of early pace and should not necessarily be inconvenienced by a return to shorter. Mac Gille Eoin is another in good form and continues to defy the handicapper at will. Raccoon is more exposed than most but does not know how to run a bad race when the going is on the fast side and he should give a good account at fair odds. Angus Newz has the back class to win this if in the mood. Talbot Avenue invariably places rather than wins whilst Canadian Danehill and Bo McGinty have claims if the race is run to suit. Nigella being best of the rest. Impromptu is less exposed than most and as a sprinter in form, he receives the nomination.
Merlin's Dancer 100-1 (8-10) Led far side group to 2f out, weakened quickly, 23rd of 26, 22l behind Dark Missile (8-6) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Jun.
Angus Newz 40-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon lost place, last of 10, 15l behind Theann (8-10) at York 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) sft.
Mac Gille Eoin 7-4fav (9-9) Made all, ridden over 2f out, quickened clear over 1f out, edged right close home, won at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun beating Fabuleux Millie (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
He's A Humbug (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Led far side group and well on terms, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 16th of 19, 12l behind Shmookh (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Deserted Dane (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Chased leaders and raced wide, chased winner 2f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 8, 9l behind El Bosque (9-7) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (2) hvy.
Ishi Adiva 33-1 (8-12) Held up, driven along and beaten 2f out, 10th of 11, 9l behind Mecca's Mate (9-3) at Ayr 5f lst fll stk (1) gd.
Tony The Tap 12-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind China Cherub (9-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Nigella 50-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly approaching final furlong, 12th of 14, 8l behind Bertoliver (9-5) at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Raccoon (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Reared start, soon prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 4l behind dhtrs Garstang (8-3) & Gallery Girl (9-6) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Holbeck Ghyll (IRE) 10-3jt-fav (9-2) Dwelt, soon chased leader, led 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Golden Dixie (9-6) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Talcen Gwyn (8-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Kay Two (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Prominent far side until weakened from 2f out, 11th of 14, 7l behind Aahayson (9-8) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Talbot Avenue 12-1 (9-4) Prominent, chased leaders 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Cashel Mead (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Prospect Court (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Impromptu 11-4 (9-3) Made virtually all, led narrowly, shaken up over 1f out, quickened clear, ran on, pushed out, readily, won at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jun beating Batchworth Fleur (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
