chased leaders far side to over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stands side, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong, just held
chased leaders stands side to over 2f out, soon driven and weakened
soon outpaced and behind stands side
always behind stands side
in touch stands side, hung left and led group over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
led stands side group to over 1f out, one pace final furlong
made all far side, driven inside final furlong, held on
in touch far side, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division stands side, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
slowly into stride and behind stands side, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
chased stands side leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stands side, driven 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders stands side, outpaced over 1f out, no extra
in touch stands side, hung left to far side 2f out, soon driven and weakened
behind stands side, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders far side, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
raced far side, chased winner to 2f out, soon driven and one pace
A wide open contest rounds off the card and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Calabaza, Crux and Wolf Hammer and the tentative vote is given to Calabaza. The selection was disappointing last time out in a much better race but prior to that she had been a fair third behind Katheer. That sets the standard in the context of this race and under conditions that suit and from what looks a good draw she is taken to score. Wolf Hammer rates the main danger on his best form and although she is another that has disappointed of late, if the forecast rain gets into the ground she should be noted in the market. Crux is another that could go well as he enters handicaps on a fair mark and showed more than his finishing position would suggest when sixth behind Kenmore last time. Monkey Madge is game and consistent and is another with place claims on her latest fifth behind Bird Over, but she has given the impression in the past she would be suited by a longer trip. Of the remainder, Dark Champion has the ability to go close but does not always ordain to use it. This is a trappy affair and stakes should be kept to a minimum, but for the winner we return to Calabaza.
Calabaza 12-1 (9-0) Held up, effort on wide outside halfway, weakened inside final 2f, 7th of 9, 11l behind Banjo Patterson (9-0) at Windsor 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Wolf Hammer (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never a factor, last of 8, 23l behind Hiccups (9-1) at Catterick 7f hcp (4) frm in Jun.
Dium Mac 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Gifted Flame (9-12) at Carlisle 7f app hcp (5) gf.
Premier Grand 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance well inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Certain Justice (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) fbs.
Brut 5-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders stands' side, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 6l behind African Gift (9-1) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Chairman Rick (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway but never able to challenge, 10th of 19, 5l behind Uhuru Peak (10-13) at Redcar 6f amt hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
As Handsome Does 16-1 (8-13) Towards rear stand's side, soon chased along, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 15, 7l behind Daybreak Dancer (8-13) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Abelard (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Flying Tackle (9-5) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf.
