tracked leaders, weakened soon after halfway
held up, headway 2f out, chasing leaders when switched left 1f out, kept on
in touch, ridden 2f out, fading well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, weakened 2f out
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed close home
in touch, under pressure from halfway
tracked leader, ridden and weakened 2f out
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong and weakened quickly
slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden and edged left to rail and ran on from over 1f out, kept on to lead close home
very slowly into stride and always well behind
Nonrunner
Desperate Dan is a speculative pick in this claimer with Who's Winning and High Ridge respected. The horse has had his problems over the last few seasons and probably is solely capable at this class these days. Nevertheless, a big field seems to bring about his better performances and if he is in the mood, he is more than capable of landing this prize. Who's Winning drops back in trip. Firm ground appears to suit. High Ridge has struggled to get his head infront. Were there any rain around, it would help him considerably. Meridian Line is an interesting class dropper. Johnny Portman is sending out winners at the moment so the market is watched. Night Prospector 's recent second to Hurricane Hen reads particularly well given the recent form of the David Evans' charge. Deal Flipper has yet to prove that she has trained on from her juvenile status. No Worries Yet won a fair few races last term and can be forgiven for having needed the run. Desperate Dan gets the nod.
High Ridge 28-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, late progress, 6th of 14, 6l behind Dressed To Dance (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Desperate Dan 7-2 (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway over 3f out, every chance 1f out, no extra close home, 4th of 8, 3l behind Misaro (8-12) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Who's Winning (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded, 5th of 7, 2l behind Patavium Prince (8-12) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) frm.
Meridian Line (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Prominent, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Masada (9-7) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Peruvian Style (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Took keen hold in touch, pressed leader over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 12th of 15, 18l behind Mannello (9-4) at Brighton 7f sll (6) gf.
Towy Boy (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up, pushed along halfway, always in rear, last of 12, 14l behind Bishopbriggs (9-7) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Convince (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 26l behind Messiah Garvey (9-3) at Beverley 7f sll (6) gf.
Marko Jadeo (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no extra, 8th of 15, 8l behind Game Lady (8-12) at Windsor 6f sll (6) gf in Jun.
Night Prospector 5-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden and plugged on from over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Croeso Bach (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Valverde (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Led until over 2f out, soon weakened, eased, last of 15, well behind Jarvo (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcap (6) gd in May.
Deal Flipper 16-1 (9-0) Soon led on rail, headed 5f out, chased leader to over 2f out, soon hampered and weakened, last of 7, 8l behind Candle Sahara (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) frm in Jun.
Mister Always 66-1 (8-12) Bumped start, in rear, hung right 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 11, 9l behind Hurricane Hen (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) pol.
Nordic Light (USA) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division on outside, lost place 3f out, eased over 2f out, tailed off, last of 15, well behind Mannello (9-4) at Brighton 7f sll (6) gf.
Caustic Wit (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Regal Royale (9-0) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
No Worries Yet (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) With leaders, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 16, 16l behind Commander Wish (9-4) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Midnite Blews (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Went left start, mid-division, close up when hanging left from over 1f out, hampered, not recover, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Enodoc (9-7) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (6) frm.
Pretty Selma 40-1 (8-8) Steadied start, always in rear, last of 10, 28l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
