in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
started slowly and behind, ridden along and headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, no extra final furlong
held up behind leaders, headway over 1f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up, ridden along and headway over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on
held up behind leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, driven to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, headway on outer over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
pulled hard and led until headed when weakening over 2f out
always rear division
held up, headway on inner over 1f out until hampered and not recovered
mid-division, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
started slowly and towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong
never better than mid-division
AGGRAVATION can land this competitive handicap at the main expense of Distant Pleasure and Blue Charm. The selection has plenty to recommend him here as he has been in decent form and he was well backed on his latest start when he finished third behind Pha Mia Blue. He has a good draw today and this stiff mile should suit and he looks the one to beat. Distant Pleasure finished last season in good form and any further rain would work in her favour. She is making her seasonal reappearance tonight so the market may be a decent guide to her chance. Blue Charm won over this course and distance last time out and he remains on a competitive mark. He has also got form with cut in the ground and he has to be on the shortlist. Natural Rhythm is from a yard in really good form and he could go well at an each-way price, but in a race where plenty have chances we will side with Aggravation to lead them home.
Spirit of France (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never troubled leaders, 10th of 14, 11l behind Horatio Carter (9-1) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Blue Charm 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr beating This Ones For Eddy (8-11) by hd, 14 ran.
Aggravation 7-2 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leading pair inside final furlong, soon ridden and one pace, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Pha Mai Blue (8-10) at Lingfield 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Direct Debit (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, last of 10, 16l behind Pelham Crescent (8-8) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Marvo 15-2 (9-0) Towards rear, stayed on final 2f, never nearer, 6th of 14, 6l behind Miss Glitters (9-4) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Castlebury (IRE) 4-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 19l behind Arctic Cape (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Tamasou (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Always behind, 8th of 10, 17l behind Lucky Find (9-5) at Great Leighs 1m 1f 3yo stks (2) pol in Sep.
San Silvestro (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 15, 22l behind Flying Applause (9-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Distant Pleasure 11-4fav (8-5) Chased leaders, chased winner over 1f out, not quicken, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Out Of Nothing (7-12) at Ayr 7f hcap (5) hvy in Nov.
Natural Rhythm (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Pulled hard, led 7f out, headed 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 36l behind Flying Applause (9-1) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Wednesdays Boy (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 12, 5l behind Brandane (9-1) at Ayr 1m 1f hcap (6) hvy in Nov.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) In touch, led 3f out, headed over 1f out and weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 10l behind Sarwin (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Golden Future 16-1 (8-4) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 13, 9l behind Punching (9-2) at Southwell 7f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Apr.
Singora Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway on outer, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 8l behind The Graig (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Hunt The Bottle (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Always behind, 13th of 14, 17l behind Outer Hebrides (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (7) fbs.
Billy One Punch 16-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden to chase leader 3f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 5l behind Fine Ruler (8-13) at Great Leighs 1m hcp (5) pol in Dec.
