mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon behind
prominent, ridden over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on inside final furlong
made all, ridden well over 1f out, ran on
chased winner until ridden over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out
soon in mid-division on outside, headway under pressure over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, headway on inside when not much room over 1f out, never near leaders
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd close home
slowly into stride, held up, pushed along halfway, always in rear
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders over 2f
always prominent, chased winner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd close home
Romantic Verse, Bishopbriggs and Sir Ike make most appeal in this handicap and the vote is given to Romantic Verse. The selection is arguably better over 7f but her cause was not helped last time when she stumbled out of the stalls over this trip and she was noted staying-on well at the finish. She has a good draw today and she can make it count and return to winning ways. Bishopbriggs was a little disappointing over 5f at Catterick last time but his best run came over this trip and this unexposed 3-year-old is not without a chance back in handicap company. However, his high draw is a cause for concern. Sir Ike put in a decent effort when third behind Superduper last time, but the form was let down by the winner who disappointed on Friday. Declan Carroll has his string in decent form so Imperial Djay is of interest, although he is another who has been done no favours by the draw. Romantic Verse looks the answer to this contest and she can provide trainer Willie Haggas with another winner.
Wreningham 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never a danger, 10th of 12, 7l behind Requisite (9-9) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Bohobe (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, not much room when weakening approaching final furlong, 11th of 16, 11l behind Kiwi Bay (9-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 10l behind Lindoro (9-7) at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Bishopbriggs (USA) 10-3 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Mayoman (9-3) at Catterick 5f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in May.
Young Ivanhoe 66-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden and weakened 2f out, 16th of 18, 12l behind Burnbrake (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Sir Ike (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Superduper (9-13) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Annes Rocket (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride and never a factor, last of 13, 16l behind Crimson Fern (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gs.
Romantic Verse 7-2 (9-4) Went right start, soon chasing leaders, effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Leonid Glow (9-6) at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (6) gf.
Towy Boy (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 9th of 12, 7l behind Legendary Guest (8-13) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Flying Indian 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 7l behind Wotashirtfull (9-4) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Straight (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 6l behind Legendary Guest (8-13) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Splash The Cash 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 11, 9l behind Koraleva Tectona (8-11) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Princess Livius (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 12l behind Houri (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gd.
