led, ridden, headed 2f out, soon behind
with leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed briefly inside final furlong, ridden to lead line
with leader, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led briefly inside final furlong, headed on line
soon ridden, never on terms
always in rear
soon well behind, stayed on final 2f, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
soon ridden, always behind
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon behind
soon ridden, never troubled leaders
towards rear, ridden halfway, never on terms
As claimers go, this isn't a bad little contest, and we'll go with Pegasus Dancer in preference to Swinbrook and Varadouro. Half a dozen of these are course and distance winners; the selection isn't one of those, but does have winning form over 5 furlongs at Lingfield. Consistently involved at the business end, the low draw could help, and if ready following a near month lay off, could have the beating of these. He'll be up with the pace but may try and make all. Swinbrook last won in April, beating rivals who've subsequently gone on to win themselves, and has been used to racing at a better grade. Varadouro may look to come from off the pace; despite not having the greatest draw he defied that obstacle to win over this distance here in April. It's the only one on the card for the Dandy and Adrian Nicholls combo, which may be significant. Several others here have chances too, notably Majestical, but we'll stick with Pegasus Dancer.
Pegasus Dancer (FR) 7-4fav (9-1) Raced stands' side, tracked winner, effort over 1f out, soon edged left, no extra, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Guto (8-10) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Feb.
Varadouro (BRZ) 7-2fav (9-7) Prominent, driven over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 7l behind Diriculous (9-7) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Northern Boy (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 15l behind Willie Ever (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Swinbrook (USA) 3-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway 3f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Royal Dignitary (9-3) at Redcar 7f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Valhillen 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Autumn Blades (9-4) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Copperbottomed (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 14l behind Billion Dollar Kid (8-8) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo clm (6) pol.
Majestical (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Held up, switched right, headway over 2f out, ran on well to lead 1f out, soon clear, won at Brighton 6f sll (6) gf beating Bye Baby Bunting (8-9) by 4l, 8 ran.
Apres Ski (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, never on terms, 10th of 12, 11l behind Lethal (8-11) at Catterick 6f sll (6) gf.
Hamaasy 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 7l behind Dodaa (9-7) at W'hampton 5f clm (6) pol in May.
Phinerine 33-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 10l behind Kings College Boy (9-11) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Amanda's Lad (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 14l behind Whinhill House (9-1) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf.
Benny The Bus 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, no impression final 2f, 8th of 12, 9l behind Lethal (8-11) at Catterick 6f sll (6) gf.
Berrymead 28-1 (9-3) In touch far side group, weakened final furlong, 6th of 15, 6l behind Lady Carollina (9-7) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Savanna's Gold 100-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 15l behind Nice Matin (8-9) at Lingfield 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Jun.
