close up, reminders over 4f out, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
led early, tracked leaders and keen, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon held up in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, held up, headway and squeezed through over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, kept on final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and edged right well over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
soon led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
Little Richard, Escoffier and Mr Mischief form the shortlist in this handicap and the vote is given to Little Richard. The selection ran a respectable race at Lingfield last time and this course and distance winner looks to have solid claims today from a good low draw. Escoffier would have claims on his best form but he disappointed here last time and that would temper confidence. Mr Mischief is more than capable on his day and he will have no problems handling this surface or getting the trip. He is not the most reliable but he is capable of going well. Stagecoach Emerald is a consistent type and looks a definite possibility for a place. Little Richard looks to have been found a good opportunity here and he is the pick.
Stagecoach Emerald 9-1 (9-12) In touch, ridden 6f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 13, 18l behind Estate (9-11) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Synonymy 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 13th of 16, 40l behind Highland Legacy (9-0) at Newbury 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Mr Mischief 9-2 (9-8) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden, edged right from over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 7l behind Pagan Starprincess (8-1) at Catterick 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Rare Coincidence 15-2 (9-9) Led after 2f, headed over 4f out, raced alone far side from well over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 20l behind Ballet Boy (9-2) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Tromp 14-1 (10-0) Held up, promising headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 8th of 14, 10l behind Go Amwell (8-11) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Royal Premier (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leader, until 2f out, weakening quickly when not much room and eased inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 8l behind Spirit of Adjisa (9-9) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Birthday Star (IRE) 10-3fav (9-12) Held up, ridden 3f out, no headway over 2f out, 7th of 11, 15l behind Thorny Mandate (10-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Jul.
Escoffier 16-1 (8-10) With winner to 5f out, lost 2nd over 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 11, 20l behind Nawamees (9-10) at W'hampton 1m 4f app clm (6) pol.
Little Richard (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, finished well, not reach leaders, 6th of 13, 3l behind Spanish Conquest (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
York Cliff 12-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Mister Fizzbomb (8-12) at Catterick 1m 4f app clm (6) gd.
Heights of Golan 5-2 (8-12) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Noora (9-8) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
West End Lad 40-1 (10-2) Always behind, last of 15, 27l behind Gala Sunday (10-1) at Redcar 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Snowberry Hill (USA) 66-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 13, 19l behind Estate (9-11) at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
