soon tracked leader, led before 3rd, pushed along approaching 2 out and joined, dropped to 3rd and slight mistake last, no extra and one pace run-in
soon tracked leaders, closed up on outer approaching 6th, soon 2nd, under pressure after 3 out, quickly lost position and no impression
in rear, closed up travelling smoothly after 3 out, pushed along from next, slightly impeded between last 2, led before last, stayed on well to assert run-in
soon raced in 4th, closed up travelling smoothly after 3 out, on terms approaching next, soon pushed along, edged slightly left between last 2, headed before last, no extra and one pace run-in
led, headed before 3rd, prominent after, under pressure approaching 3 out where not fluent, soon no impression in rear
The overall profile of Dixie Lee affords her solid claims and her run after a break recently suggested she'll be winning soon. However, she hasn't actually won for a while and OSCO MOSCO is preferred. The daughter of Oscar had little trouble in seeing off the useful Bang Bang Rosie earlier this month, looks on an upward curve and represents the Elliott yard which is steadily returning to the fray after virtual shutdown. Stable companion Mrs Lovett is a fascinating French import and the betting will inform as to her chance while Holding Pattern cannot be discounted as she steps up in grade after a comfortable maiden hurdle success over Awayinthewest, who went on to land a Ballinrobe handicap next time to frank the form.
Mrs Lovett (IRE) (11-2) won at Fontainebleau 2m 2f sft in Apr beating Cote D'Azur (11-0) by 4l, 8 ran.
Osco Mosco (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Close up, reminder after 1st, improved to 2nd before 2nd, almost on terms after 3 out, led after 2 out, attempted to assert before last where strongly pressed, ridden and kept on strongly run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 2f gd in Jun beating Bang Bang Rosie (11-9) by 6 1/2l, 5 ran.
Dixie Lee (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, progress after 3 out, 4th entering straight, 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, challenged before last, disputed and every chance when slight mistake last, soon headed, no impression on winner run-in and disputed 2nd, 3rd at line, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Ancient Sands (11-10) at Listowel 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Holding Pattern (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Tracked leaders, headway into 3rd 3 out, travelled well in 2nd after next, pushed along to challenge before last, ridden to lead run-in and kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May beating Awayinthewest (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 25 ran.
Hide The Biscuit (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Led and disputed, headed from 5th, on terms again before 3 out, headed from next, kept on same pace without threatening from before last, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Shakeytry (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
