chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, headway approaching 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, edged right and ran on final furlong, comfortably
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway from over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, never troubled leaders
held up, never near leaders
dwelt, headway to track leader after 2f, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 3rd entering final furlong, no chance with leading pair
held up, never near leaders
slowly into stride, towards rear, some late headway, never near leaders
raced along stands side, prominent, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out
Nonrunner
AL QEDDAAF looks like the percentage call in this competitive handicap ahead of Itainteasybeingme while Why Nee Amy looks a good bet for each-way backers. The selection improved on his poor debut run on his last start of the 2008 season and put in an encouraging effort on his re-appearance last time out. All three runs have come in maiden company and suggest he could be slightly ahead of the assessor on his handicap debut. Itainteasybeingme is capable of making a real challenge here having gone close off this mark twice in the past and he showed he is in good heart with a good run last time out. Why Nee Amy was handicapped out of things last time but looks now to be off a competitive rating while Wellesley made a solid handicap debut last time and connections will be encouraged now racing off a lighter mark. This looks a little trappy and Al Qeddaaf looks worthy of our confidence.
Hard Ball 33-1 (8-13) Raced stands side, led that group until joined main group 5f out, close up, ridden over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 16th of 19, 25l behind Open Sesame (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Everaard (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Switched right at start, held up towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Aldaado (8-13) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Hilltop Artistry 66-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on, 4th of 13, 6l behind Stravella (9-8) at Chepstow 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Al Qeddaaf (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 9l behind Sioux Rising (8-12) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Musigny (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leader to over 2f out, no extra and weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 11, 9l behind Lexlenos (8-13) at Kempton 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (6) pol in Dec.
Wellesley 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 12, 7l behind Roar Of Applause (9-7) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Surprise Party 25-1 (8-7) In rear, headway when not clear run 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Bombina (8-13) at Newmarket 1m flls hcp (5) gf in May.
It's A Mans World 80-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, never dangerous, 13th of 15, 19l behind Rumble Of Thunder (9-0) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Baby Josr 7-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Crystallize (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Mister Frosty (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 13l behind Class Is Class (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Itainteasybeingme 16-1 (8-11) Held up, reminders half way, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right and headed towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Crystallize (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Evening Sunset (GER) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f, 5th of 18, 4l behind Hel's Angel (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Cake Stand 80-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 14l behind Invisible Man (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Why Nee Amy 6-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 14, 12l behind Screaming Brave (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2f Handicap (0-55) (3yo) (6) gd in May.
Jonnie Skull (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 8l behind Crystallize (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Baheeya 33-1 (9-0) Led early, tracked leader, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind So Blissful (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 3yo fll mdn (5) gd in May.
