keen, held up in rear, not clear run from over 2f out until switched to outside well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leading duo
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, wide on bend over 4f out, driven along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, never troubled leaders after
always behind, ridden and struggling 3f out
led until well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, driven on outside 3f out, headway over 2f out, plugged on same pace from over 1f out
took keen hold, soon chased leaders, led well over 1f out, hard ridden and joined inside final furlong, no extra and headed last strides
dwelt, keen hold in rear, always behind
chased leader, challenged over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead last strides
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon behind
Nonrunner
BETTER BE BLUE is given the narrow vote to get her head in front in this handicap, while Sunrise Lyric and Kenswick both have recent form to their names and warrant respect. The selection has dropped twenty pounds in the ratings over the past eighteen months and now looks like a well handicapped horse. Her recent form has not been great but Tony Carroll now has his team of horses in good order. She has shown a decent level of ability in the past and should be worth siding with for the time being. Top weight Sunrise Lyric is still only lightly raced with seven runs under her belt. She has also shown she has ability so any market moves should be noted. Kenswick is tough and consistent and looks favourably treated and is another to add to the short list. This looks a wide open looking contest but Better Be Blue has a great racing weight and could be a well handicapped horse.
Sunrise Lyric (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Mid-division, headway and edged right well over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Decency (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Vert Chapeau 50-1 (8-12) Awkward start, always in rear, 9th of 10, 6l behind Illustrious Prince (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Annacaboe (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Dwelt, mid-division, never near leaders, 6th of 11, 8l behind Falakee (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Naseby (USA) 50-1 (9-3) In rear, racing awkwardly 5f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 6l behind Safari Special (8-7) at Kempton 6f 2yo clm stks (6) pol in Oct.
Proper Littlemadam 40-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 8l behind Jigajig (8-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Red Eddie 22-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon ridden and behind, 11th of 13, 40l behind Landowner (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct.
Kenswick 3-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden to go 3rd 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Catherines Call (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Apr.
Baoli 4-1fav (9-5) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 13, 10l behind Lisahane Bog (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Nov.
Sultan's Choice 11-2 (7-13) Mid-division on inside, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Wrongwayround (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) gf in Apr.
Kingsdine (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led until restrained to track leaders after 1f, raced keenly, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Buona Sarah (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Roybuoy 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders on outside, outpaced 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 10, 10l behind Mary's Pet (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
It's A Deal (IRE) 14-1 (7-12) Best leader until ridden 2f out, beaten inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Ice Cool Lady (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.
Novillero 8-1 (8-5) Mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, not clear run, snatched up and lost place over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not quite peg back winner, 2nd of 9, hd behind Decency (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Better Be Blue (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 13, 19l behind Shelfah (9-2) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Ellen Vannin (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) In rear, never a factor, 7th of 9, 16l behind Vanilla Loan (8-8) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Dunfishin (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 32l behind Bohemian Melody (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
