tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead towards finish
always behind
led, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression
behind until driven, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
slowly into stride, raced alone and behind centre, headway 2f out, led 1f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra towards finish
soon behind, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
A very weak handicap to finish with and the reluctant vote goes to recent winner Nomoreblondes ahead of Howards Tipple and Invincible Lad. The selection had been putting in some consistent runs before coming good at Musselburgh last time out. Whilst she has gone up 3lbs in the weights, she may have more to give with that confidence boost under her belt and with the ground to suit, she can score again. Howards Tipple is very consistent and should once again give his running but he tends to find one too good. Invincible Lad returns to the minimum trip and should be more at home on this slower ground, whilst Triple Shadow is yet to fulfil his potential shown last year. Beechside is another for consideration given his fair run last time out, however Nomoreblondes is fancied to win.
Howards Tipple 7-2co-fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 1l behind Luck Will Come (8-12) at Hamilton 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Invincible Lad (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 14th of 16, 13l behind Missus Molly Brown (8-4) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Moonlight Applause 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 12l behind Northern Dare (9-9) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Kilvickeon (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 12, 5l behind Rosie Cross (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Beechside (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Towards rear, headway to challenge over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2l behind Inspainagain (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Spinning Game 14-1 (8-2) Mid-division far side, effort over 2f out, no impression, 11th of 20, 6l behind Rann Na Cille (9-7) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp (6) gf.
Whats Your Game (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders stands side, ridden along halfway, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 20, 6l behind Rann Na Cille (9-7) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp (6) gf.
Mandriano (ITY) 33-1 (8-7) Prominent for 3f far side, 12th of 20, 6l behind Rann Na Cille (9-7) at Ripon 5f 3yo sll hcp (6) gf.
Senora Lenorah 100-1 (8-0) Behind, ridden halfway and soon beaten, 8th of 9, 8l behind Nomoreblondes (9-8) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Triple Shadow 10-1 (9-9) Chased leader stands side, effort 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Equuleus Pictor (9-8) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Nomoreblondes 9-2 (9-8) Made all, ridden 2f out, driven out final furlong, won at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Spinning Game (8-2) by a hd, 9 ran.
Warm Tribute (USA) 20-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Nomoreblondes (9-8) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp (6) gd in Jul.
