held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
went left start, in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, outpaced when not much room over 1f out, weakened final furlong
with leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, no impression when not much room over 1f out, soon weakened
led 1f, chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and effort when edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon beaten
held up, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up in touch, switched left and headway over 2f out, ridden and effort when hampered over 1f out, no impression final furlong
A poor handicap in which we will take a chance on the consistent Averoo ahead of Writingonthewall and Thomas Malory. The selection is yet to win in ten starts but he has shown some ability. His recent fourth to Presto Levanter reads well in the context of this race and proven on quick ground, he might be able to gain his elusive first win. Helping Hand ran no sort of race last time but is better rated on his close second to Espy at Newmarket. He knows what it is to win a race and has claims if back on song. Thomas Malory ran well over the quick five at Musselburgh last time, and a return to this trip is in his favour, whilst Saranome and Helping Hand need to bounce back from poor runs. It all seems to have gone to pot for Writingonthewall who looked useful as a juvenile, however the hefty drop in trip could see a return to form. A poor contest for the grade, but Averoo can lead them home.
Writingonthewall (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Raced in main group, held up, never dangerous, 11th of 17, 13l behind Mexican Venture (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Saranome (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 16th of 17, 18l behind Superduper (9-13) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Helping Hand (IRE) 16-1 (7-13) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 15l behind Little Pete (9-6) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Solemn 33-1 (9-6) Always in rear, 12th of 17, 12l behind Superduper (9-13) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Embra (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Soon outpaced and behind, ridden after 2f, stayed towards finish, 5th of 8, 3l behind Wotashirtfull (9-4) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Averoo 9-2fav (9-2) Jockey removed hood late, slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Presto Levanter (9-2) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Oxbridge 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, weakening when hampered on rail final 2f, 6th of 8, 13l behind Filligree (9-10) at Brighton 6f 3yo app hcp (6) frm.
Thomas Malory (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Speedy Senorita (9-11) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp (6) gf.
Pretty Bonnie 25-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, nk behind Leonid Glow (9-6) at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (6) gf.
Miss Sunshine 12-1 (8-5) Behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, not reach leaders, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Speedy Senorita (9-11) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo app hcp (6) gf.
