chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
bumped start, took keen hold and held up in mid-division, stumbled after 1f, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, lame
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, held on near finish
went right start, pressed leader, every chance 2f out, soon ridden and weakened inside final furlong
squeezed out start, held up in rear, keeping on one pace and no chance when hampered and eased inside final furlong
pulled hard, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, not much room, hampered and squeezed through inside final furlong, kept on
held up in mid-division, switched left to outside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on, went 2nd well inside final furlong, closed on winner near finish
led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed challenging until lost 2nd well inside final furlong, kept on
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Esteem Machine seems to be returning to form after a long break and while he is potentially well treated IVORY SILK is on form and looks well in so is preferred while Canadian Danehill is also considered for this very tough sprint handicap. We haven't seen the pick since he missed out by a short head at Great Leighs in January when chasing a hat-trick in handicap company. In his absence the assessor has seen it fit to drop his mark nine pounds so if he can pick up where he left off now returning to turf he looks to have an outstanding chance. Esteem Machine's last victory came also came on the polytrack at Great Leighs in April 2008. He then had a couple of disappointing runs before taking a long break and since his return he has slowly begun to find some form. If he is back to somewhere near his best his mark looks a little light. Canadian Danehill finished just behind the re-opposing Blue Jack last time out and while he is entitled to overturn that form on these revised terms the handicapper has not made things easy for him to score raising him a further two pounds. Equuleus Pictor would have a chance if he takes up this engagement over one at York earlier in the week but even if he does run Ivory Silk looks to have really good claims.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 15-2 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden and edged right over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, still every chance when edged left final 100 yards, held towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Blue Jack (9-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Esteem Machine (USA) 16-1 (9-12) Slowly away, pulled hard early, held up, good headway when hampered over 1f out, keeping on, held when not much room and eased near finish, not recover, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Blue Jack (9-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
The Jobber (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Towards rear, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 3l behind Lochstar (9-7) at Lingfield 5f Handicap (0-85) (3yo+) (4) pol in May.
Victorian Bounty 12-1 (10-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, losing place when hampered inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Blue Jack (9-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Dazed And Amazed 5-1 (9-11) Not much room after 1f, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 7l behind Desperate Dan (8-6) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.
Blue Jack 10-1 (9-8) Held up in touch, near rails, good headway halfway, not much room and squeezed through over 1f out, driven to lead narrowly inside final furlong, held on, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Canadian Danehill (9-13) by nk, 11 ran.
Olynard (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up in last place, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 13l behind Bouvardia (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) fm in May.
Ivory Silk 11-10fav (9-4) Held up, headway well over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, not reached winner, 2nd of 7, shd behind Wotashirtfull (8-11) at Great Leighs 5f hcap (4) pol in Jan.
Cape Royal 25-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Mandurah (10-0) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Equuleus Pictor 4-1fav (8-7) Close up, not much room and switched left 2f out, soon led, stayed on well, won at Haydock 5f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in May beating Luscivious (8-0) by 3l, 11 ran.
Misaro (GER) 7-2 (9-9) Led, headed over 2f out, soon lost 2nd, 3rd and stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Desperate Dan (8-6) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.
Golden Dixie (USA) 14-1 (9-7) In touch until outpaced 2f out, 8th of 10, 7l behind Sherjawy (8-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Taurus Twins 5-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, soon led, shaken up and headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 10l behind Captain Carey (9-3) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
