with leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, bumped well over 1f out, soon ridden and every chance, one pace inside final furlong
drifted left after 1f, soon switched far side, chased leader until led that side over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
always behind
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
with leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, slightly hampered after 1f, always towards rear
with leaders, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
switched left and led far side after 1f to over 1f out, soon weakened and eased
led to halfway, weakened well over 1f out
Withdrawn
From a shortlist containing Flying Heart, Bowness, Special Gold, Born For Dancing and Chilly Cracker, we will side with Flying Heart. With the going having worked in his favour, Flying Heart can go well here, with a return to form being evident with a fair Sandown run last time after a slow start. In a competitive affair, he gets the nod. Bowness has been performing well and, on breeding, could well handle the going, and he is respected. Special Gold has proven he can handle cut, while Born For Dancing came home well on his latest start and could be well-weighted now that he looks to be improving. First-time blinkers could bring improvement from Vague Star and Dorn Dancer, while Selkirk Storm has dropped to a handy mark if at his best, that best having come on soft going. Finally, Detonate has become a bit disappointing, but his best juvenile form gives him claims, while Chilly Cracker has now dropped to a competitive mark, and Malaika starts life in handicaps on a potentially fair mark. Overall, though, we will stick with more proven form and opt for Flying Heart.
Bowness 8-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway when not much room over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd beating Winthorpe (8-5) by 2l, 15 ran.
Special Gold 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 7th of 10, 9l behind Peopleton Brook (8-10) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Wonderful Mind 11-4fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 4l behind Ryedane (9-2) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Niteowl Lad (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, headway to lead well over 1f out, ridden and ran on well final furlong, won at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Silver Dane (7-11) by 1l, 16 ran.
Born For Dancing (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Always prominent, not clear run from just over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Heidi's Dash (9-0) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Vague Star (ITY) 4-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1l behind Heidi's Dash (9-0) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Malaika 20-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Dart Along (9-0) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (7-13) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 7l behind Rancho Cucamonga (7-13) at Ayr 6f fll hcp (4) gd.
Chilly Cracker 25-1 (8-3) Keen, led, ridden clear over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Roman Quintet (9-2) at Leicester 6f stk 0-70 (5) gs.
Detonate 33-1 (8-12) In touch, headway to chase leaders 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 18l behind Regal Dream (9-3) at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Ne Oublie 3-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Fizzlephut (9-0) at Catterick 5f 3yo mdn aut (6) frm in May.
Dancing Deano (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Whitethorne (8-5) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Flying Heart 14-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden to chase leaders halfway, every chance well over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 3l behind Diamond Katie (9-3) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Inagh 40-1 (8-7) Led, headed halfway, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong, 18th of 20, 16l behind Ruby's Dream (8-1) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gd.
Misty Princess 20-1 (8-9) Pulled hard, led, hung left and headed halfway, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 13, 11l behind Star Duster (8-4) at Leicester 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Selkirk Storm (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never near to challenge, 8th of 19, 5l behind Flying Tackle (9-5) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gf.
Almaty Express 6-1jt-fav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Montillia (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
