tracked leader, led just over 2f out, headed just inside final 2f, soon weakened
settled in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, took 2nd 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held
behind, not clear run approaching 2f out on inside, switched left over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong nearest finish
raced keenly in touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, stayed on one pace
prominent on inner, not clear run 2f out and again over 1f out, checked, not recover, no chance afterwards
mid-division, ridden to challenge and effort over 1f out, lost 2nd 1f out, edged right, kept on one pace
close up, ridden to lead just inside final 2f, stayed on well under pressure
led until headed inside final 2f, weakened and soon behind
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders
always towards rear, outpaced final 2f
Portodora has the form to land this handicap at the expense of Lindoro and Barons Court. The selection won on her third outing at Chepstow last month in a fillies maiden race. She has performed well in both her previous outings and still looks on the upgrade. The handicapper has given her what looks like a sensible mark to start her handicap career and with that in mind she is worth staying on the right side of. Lindoro had plenty of experience as a two year old last season winning on his debut but was then thrown in the deep end in some top quality races such as the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. He was disappointing on his return this season but shaped better when winning at Thirsk last time out after being dropped in the weights and as a result has been put back up six pounds which will now make life tougher for him. Barons Court will be another to note as he is unexposed. He won a maiden in the winter at Kempton and shaped well when second to Prince Hamlet at Musselburgh on his seasonal reappearance so is one for the short list. But for the winner we return to Portodora.
Jebel Tara 33-1 (8-9) Pushed along in mid-division, outpaced from halfway, last of 7, 15l behind Nota Bene (9-1) at Great Leighs 6f stk (3) pol in May.
Lindoro 3-1fav (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out when not much room and switched right over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs beating La Chicaluna (9-1) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Swift Gift 11-2 (9-3) Held up, effort when not much room over 2f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, kept on and every chance until no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Tawaash (9-7) at York 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May.
Tiger Dream 16-1 (8-11) Held up, mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Staying On (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Adversity 5-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, switched right over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 5l behind Huzzah (9-4) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Falcolnry (IRE) 15-2co-fav (9-1) Held up well in rear, headway 2f out, soon driven along, never reached leaders, 8th of 18, 9l behind Clifton Dancer (8-6) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gd in May.
Stevie Thunder 10-11fav (8-9) In touch, effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 2l behind Indian Diva (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Baron's Court 9-2 (9-4) Stumbled start, in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Prince Hamlet (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Burnbrake 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead towards finish, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May beating El Fuser (8-10) by a hd, 18 ran.
Coole Dodger (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Keen hold, held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 10th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Vineyard (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Portodora (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Held up, steady headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, hard ridden and ran on to lead post, won at Chester 7f 3yo mdn fll (3) gd in May beating Lindelaan (9-0) by a ns, 10 ran.
