well in rear, well behind final 3f, virtually pulled up final furlong
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, took 2nd last stride
in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 3f out, soon hung left, never dangerous
with leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch racing keenly, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not reached leaders
mid-division, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, faded inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway 2f out, kept on under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd last stride
chased leaders 6f, no danger after
held up towards rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, never dangerous
ENSNARE won well just a few days ago and with the stable in good form he is fancied to take top honours again; the shortlist is headed by Apache Nation and Confide In Me. Ian Williams' gelding was quietly backed before winning on his recent handicap debut at Wolverhampton. That was a weak race but his 6lb penalty may not be enough to stop him as he looked to have a bit in hand at the line and should run well once again. Confide In Me was a bit unlucky to bump into a progressive rival last time and is considered, as is Diamond Lass who ran well at Ripon last time but ultimately she is yet to win in seven starts. Red Skipper's run over this course and distance is fair form, and he only went down by a head at the line; he still looks competitively handicapped. Course winners Apache Nation and Chin Wag are considered, although the latter has a bit to prove after some below-par performances of late and connections turn back to the cheek-pieces. Primo Way, Willyn and Wilmington all have good form at this track, however it is Ensnare who is taken to land the prize.
Jamieson Gold (IRE) 18-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 33l behind Stateside (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Confide In Me 15-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 16, 7l behind Maybe I Wont (8-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Ensnare 17-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, edged left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun beating Ninth House (10-2) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Diamond Lass (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, 5th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Joinedupwriting (9-1) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Bourse (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 6l behind Mountain Cat (8-10) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Red Skipper (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well to take 2nd towards finsihed, just held, 2nd of 7, hd behind Shy Glance (9-2) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Boy Dancer (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Kabis Amigos (9-1) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Jun.
Apache Nation (IRE) 9-2fav (8-7) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Montiboli (8-13) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
King of Rhythm (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and edged right 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 13l behind Sunnyside Tom (9-9) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Chin Wag (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Tracked winner, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 10l behind Tom Tower (7-13) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Primo Way 28-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Ibrox (9-7) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Willyn (IRE) 15-2 (8-5) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Ibrox (9-7) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Wilmington 66-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 11l behind San Silvestro (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Princelywallywogan 11-2 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden and headway to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Solo River (8-2) at Leicester 1m 2f clm stks (5) gf in Jun.
