with leader, led over 5f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
switched left start, held up and behind, headway 3f out, switched right over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on
held up, not clear run from well over 1f out until headway final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, every chance well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
held up, headway on inside over 2f out, led well inside final furlong, ridden out
always behind, eased when no chance final 2f
took keen hold, prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, eased when no chance final 2f, tailed off
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders until weakened over 4f out, eased when no chance final 2f
La Viola gets the confident vote to win this competitive handicap with Jakarmi and Stoic Leader rating the main dangers. The selection was a good second behind Art Elegant last time out. The race has worked out well and off the same mark here he should prove a tough nut to crack. Jakarmi rates the main danger on his best form but he gave the impression he was in the grip of the handicapper when well beaten last time and he looks opposable on that basis. Stoic Leader is another that could go well on his latest fourth behind Isidore Bonheur, but he has yet to win over this trip. Bollin Michael travelled well last time out but found little off the bridle, however if he got an easy lead here he would be a danger to all. Spark Up looks on a handy mark and could go well at a price but for the winner we return to La Viola who looks weighted to win.
Jakarmi 11-2jt-fav (9-7) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed when weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Smooth Jazz (9-5) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 1f out, one paced, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Isidore Bonheur (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-95 (3) frm.
Treasure House (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Vienna's Boy (9-0) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Bollin Michael 6-5fav (8-13) Chased leader, edged right, led briefly over 1f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 11l behind Dark Charm (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in May.
Lord of Dreams (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Stayed alone far side in straight, well behind final 2f, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Indian Edge (8-9) at Bath 1m hcap (5) gs in May.
Bijou Dan 11-2fav (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 13, 3l behind Penel (7-13) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in May.
La Viola 14-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Art Elegant (9-9) at Carlisle 1m clm (6) gf.
Spark Up 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, lost place over 5f out, headway well over 1f out, no further progress, 6th of 12, 9l behind Free Angel (9-11) at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (6) pol.
