raced stands side, slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway 1f out, ran on not reach leaders
raced stands side, slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
raced stands side, made all, driven out
led far side over 4f
raced stands side, with winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, always towards rear
raced far side, chased leader, led that group over 1f out, but no chance
raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
raced stands side, mid-division, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
raced stands side, chased leaders over 4f
raced stands side, hung left throughout, always towards rear
hung left, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
raced far side, slowly into stride, always behind
raced stands side, slowly into stride, always towards rear
A tough handicap where a high draw can be beneficial to Borderscott, who does not have much to find to defy top weight in this company. The in-form Straffan and the unexposed Karashino are others to seriously consider, while Blades Boy could also figure for a place if he copes with the step up in trip. Karashino made a very pleasing start when she won well at Thirsk last month. And was far from disgraced on her handicap debut at Ripon almost three weeks ago. She is still open to acres of improvement and does not look to be harshly treated for this; in spite of her lack of experience. The betting market is unlikely to take any chances with her though and the value could lay elsewhere. Straffan swapped hands for ¿6,000 after winning a claimer at Redcar last month, but was affected by the experience if his first start for James Hetherton is anything to go by. He does pick up a 6lb penalty though and needs to be at the top of his game. Therefore, we turn to Borderscott, who really caught the eye when he was last seen out. The son of Compton Place won well at Hamilton despite being far from the finished article - he gave the impression that there is plenty more to come from him when he fills his frame. Another year will have done Borderscott the power of good and, with his yard back amongst the winners of late, another bold bid expected from him today.
Borderlescott 11-2 (7-12) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (D) gf in Jul beating Windy Prospect (9-2) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Folga 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Mecca's Mate (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f fll hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Yorkshire Lad (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Tartatartufata (8-3) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (E3) fbs in Mar.
Blades Boy 5-2fav (8-8) Hampered start and behind, switched outside and headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Conjecture (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Karashino (IRE) 11-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders, not much room over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Bold Haze (8-8) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Straffan (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) With leader, led over 2f out, driven out, won at Hamilton 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs beating Compton Classic (8-9) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Krullind (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 17, 7l behind Westland (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Nov.
Rainbow Iris 9-1 (8-6) Led far side, pushed along halfway, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Anfield Dream (8-12) at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
