A tough handicap to finish off with here and only a tentative vote goes to Path To Glory ahead of Falcon's Fire. Second on his most recent start, the selection showed some improved form that day and seemed to appreciate both the slower ground and a step up in trip. Although raised 3lb for that run, he can win today. Falcon's Fire is yet to encounter ground anything like this (has run well on good to soft in the past) but would be a danger if handling the ground. Beck used to be with Michael Bell but looks as poor for this stable as his old one, whilst Blue Madeira is sliding down the weights and cannot be ruled out. At a price Miss Percy could go well and should be watched in the market, however this looks weak and Path To Glory can take advantage.
Blue Madeira 25-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and struggling early straight, tailed off, last of 10, 32l behind Soft Morning (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Miss Percy 50-1 (8-13) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, weakened over 3f out, 9th of 15, well behind Bollin Felix (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) sft.
Falcon's Fire (IRE) 22-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden and some headway 2f out, never near leaders, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Musical Beat (9-7) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Path To Glory 100-1 (8-2) Led for 1f, ridden to lead again over 2f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Sadler's Kingdom (8-9) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Berbatov 33-1 (8-4) Held up and keen, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 11l behind Beau Sancy (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) hvy.
Beck 8-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 7l behind Dance of Dreams (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Everyman 25-1 (8-0) Steadied start, behind, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 10, 6l behind Jawaaneb (9-3) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Grethel (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Always rear division, 8th of 12, 40l behind Dee Jay Wells (9-7) at Beverley 1m 3yo app hcp (6) hvy.
