held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
led, headed approaching final furlong, driven inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, one pace final furlong
prominent, led approaching final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken towards finish
held up in rear, weakened well over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Plenty of in-form rivals here and this tricky handicap could go the way of the potentially still well-handicapped MASTER NIMBUS ahead of Zefooha. John Quinn's nine-year-old is a highly-rated chaser/hurdler, and was able to capitalise on a mark of 58 when winning at the track on his recent return to flat racing. He has a 5lb rise in the weights to contend with today but he was an easy winner last time and he is taken to win again. Zefooha is a mare in fine form, building on a Musselburgh fifth in fine fashion recently with wins at this track and at Carlisle. She has a 3lb rise in the weights and that may not be enough to stop a bold show. Desert Destiny's last win came in selling grade at Catterick, Dramatic Solo's form is a bit hit and miss, whilst Paddy Reilly has a 4lb rise in the weights for a recent defeat at Salisbury which looks harsh. Lord Oroko drops in trip, whilst Moonwalking's recent improvement has come over hurdles. His last run was below par and he needs to beat it today, although it would be dangerous to underestimate him today given his history (50/1 winner in the past). Cripsey Brook is a course winner and the 11-year-old has a bit of work to do to reverse the placings with the selection Master Nimbus who is fancied to oblige.
Paddy Rielly (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, headway 2f out, chased winner well over 1f out, edged right and not look keen inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Yonder (8-6) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Dramatic Solo 9-4 (8-7) Chased leading pair, chased winner halfway until one pace well over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 14l behind Baizically (8-9) at Musselburgh 1m 6f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gd in Jun.
Desert Destiny 10-1 (8-11) Held up, headway on outside well over 2f out, ridden and effort when hung right from over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Callisto Moon (9-8) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Master Nimbus 3-1fav (9-4) In touch, led over 2f out, pushed out, won at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun beating Mystified (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Zefooha (FR) 5-2fav (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, hard driven to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Mystified (8-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Lord Oroko 9-2 (9-5) Held up towards rear, good headway over 3f out, led going well 2f out, hard ridden and stayed on well throughout final furlong, all out, won at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) fm in May beating Brave Bugsy (8-12) by nk, 11 ran.
Cripsey Brook 4-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Master Nimbus (9-4) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Moonwalking 9-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, driven and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 20l behind Gifted Leader (9-4) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
