mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway to challenge from over 2f out, kept on until no extra close home
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt and behind, ridden over 3f out, soon headway to chase leaders until weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
refused to race, didnt come out of stalls
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden and challenged over 2f out, kept on to lead close home (hand timed)
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and led over 3f out, kept on untill headed near finish
led, headed and tracked leader after 2f, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened
An interesting jockey booking here with Paul Hanagan riding Sir Mark Prescott's Western Point and this one gets the verdict ahead of Just Oscar and John Dillon. The selection has been given a similar route to many of the stable's runners, having three runs over an inadequate trip and now stepping up in distance for a handicap debut. A mark of 56 looks quite fair and a big run is expected. John Dillon on the other hand steps down in trip after failing to stay ten furlongs. Back over a mile on his handicap bow he has to be respected. Just Oscar ran his best race for some time when three lengths behind Private Peachey at bath and he should be in shake up. The pick of the others could be the consistent Colditz, but Western Point could be a blot on the handicap and he gets the vote.
Just Oscar (GER) 10-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, steady headway from over 3f out, ridden to chase winner from over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 16, 3l behind Private Peachey (8-13) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) frm.
John Dillon (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, effort over 5f out, outpaced from 3f out, 5th of 9, 18l behind Salaasa (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in Apr.
Colditz (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, soon ridden, kept on until headed and weakened close home, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Stringsofmyheart (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo clm (6) gf.
Leprechaun's Gold (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 17, 9l behind Snow Dancer (8-11) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Western Point (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Outpaced, 8th of 10, 11l behind Arabian Gleam (9-0) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in May.
Surprise Pension (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 24l behind Al Shemali (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Fistral 40-1 (8-1) Tracked leader and keen, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 7, 2l behind Jewelled Dagger (9-11) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Shandelight (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) Broke well, behind from halfway, 12th of 16, 20l behind Private Peachey (8-13) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) frm.
