close up, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, eased final 2f
keen, held up, lost place 5f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden an headway over 2f out, hung right, ran on towards finish
raced wide mid-division, effort 3f out, weakened and hung right from 2f out
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
A tough race in which Fretwork receives a marginal preference over Mad Rush and Aegis. Fretwork is at least in form and has the positive of a good run behind Passage Of Time on a similar surface. She can go on from a recent maiden. Mad Rush has to be respected from the Luca Cumani yard. Unproven on soft, it remains to be seen as to how he will react. Aegis shaped as if staying further when victorious over a mile at Southwell but the form of that victory took a knock following Sky Masterson's lamentable run here last week. Five A Side chased home the useful Sesmen on his second racecourse start and could literally be anything. Greek Envoy looks to have plenty of weight for what he has achieved. Giant Slalom should have few problems with the going as he is a son of the mudlark, Tomba. Seleet has been easy to back on all his racecourse outings thus far while Capanelle winner, Without Excuse, is worth a look in the market following two sighters on faster ground. A puzzle for punters and Fretwork is the recommendation.
Five A Side 11-4 (9-2) Chased winner, ridden and every chance over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Sesmen (8-13) at Nottingham 1m nov stk (5) gd in Aug.
Greek Envoy 33-1 (9-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, kept on, never able to challenge, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Ladies Best (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) gs in Oct.
Fretwork 5-2 (8-12) With leader, quickened up to lead 4f out, ridden 3f out, went clear over 1f out, impressively, won at Salisbury 1m 2f mdn fll (4) gs in May beating Mercury Blue (8-12) by 4l, 10 ran.
Without Excuse (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 3f out, beaten when hung right final 2f, last of 6, 25l behind Serengeti (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
Mad Rush (USA) 2-1jt-fav (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May beating Coastal Command (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Aegis (IRE) 2-1 (9-0) Led after 2f, joined 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on near finish, won at Southwell 1m mdn stk (5) fbs in May beating Sky Masterson (9-0) by 3l, 10 ran.
Giant Slalom 8-13fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 3f out, switched left just inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Tilapia (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (4) fbs in May.
Dee Jay Wells 12-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden 3f out, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with first two, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Graceful Steps (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Seleet (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 11l behind Masai Moon (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
