in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders
always in rear
pressed leader, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
dwelt, soon close up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong
pushed along in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
raced wide, close up, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on, not reach winner
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
A competitive sprint handicap in which Richard Fahey unleashes a couple of unexposed sorts in DON'T TOUCH and Beardwood. Both have considerable scope for improvement with the former preferred. He showed a really good attitude so early into his career to land a decent Haydock handicap on just his second start and can defy this 9lb rise and a step-up in grade. His stable companion is not discounted after an excellent third at Pontefract on Sunday when well supported but Juncart is almost certainly better than he's shown on either start for William Haggas although he improved last time at Chelmsford and should build on that performance now. He's on a tempting mark if back to his best. Ghalib is interesting back after a break whilst Subversive continues to run his race and has claims off a feasible mark for the Johnston team.
Steelriver (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) In touch in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Eastern Racer (9-1) at Redcar 6f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Smart Daisy K 11-1 (9-6) In rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Secondo (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (3) pol in Dec.
Anonymous John (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Prominent, carried right over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Rathaath (9-0) at Bath 6f hcp (3) fm in Jul.
Monumental Man 20-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression, 12th of 21, 7l behind Foxy Forever (8-10) at Curragh 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Claim The Roses (USA) 8-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway towards outside over 2f out, soon no impression and weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 8l behind Dawn's Early Light (9-0) at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Don't Touch 15-8fav (9-7) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gd in May beating Red Tycoon (8-11) by hd, 10 ran.
Malaysian Boleh 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, quickly lost place well over 1f out, last of 14, 23 1/4l behind Picture Dealer (9-8) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (3) pol in Jul.
Juncart 5-1fav (9-3) Midfield, headway over 1f out, never a threat, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Picture Dealer (9-8) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (3) pol in Jul.
Ghalib (IRE) 7-4fav (9-8) Held up towards rear, some headway 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, well beaten final furlong, 10th of 13, 22l behind Scalzo (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gs in May.
Secret Look 16-1 (9-11) Behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Signore Piccolo (9-12) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Subversive (IRE) 3-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Greeb (9-10) at Nottingham 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
My Mate (IRE) 9-2fav (9-4) Close up, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Secret Glance (9-5) at Nottingham 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Beardwood 10-11fav (9-3) Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, effort entering final furlong, ran on to lead post, won at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr beating Dawn's Early Light (9-3) by ns, 11 ran.
