disputed lead towards centre, driven over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 100 yards
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
disputed lead towards stands side rail, driven and lost over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace, no extra final 100 yards
behind, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inisde final furlong, held on well
with leaders, driven and lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
behind, driven over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, held towards finish
held up behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders when not clear run over 1f out until inside final furlong, ridden and kept on final 100 yards, no impression
towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression
A trappy looking sprint handicap. Elusive Ellen was well beaten at Goodwood last time and looks too high in the handicap. Flexible Flyer also looks out of sorts and while Justice First has run well here he looks a much better horse on the all-weather. It could be worth taking a chance on SILVER RAINBOW from the Charles Hills stable. He lost his way as a three-year-old but had been racing at a much higher level and this looks a more realistic race in which to start his campaign. Merhoob is a likeable, consistent sort and is likely to be in the mix.
It Must Be Faith 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven 2f out, one pace when hampered over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Royal Birth (8-10) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Silver Rainbow (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 5th of 8, 3 1/4l behind El Viento (9-4) at Lingfield 6f hcp (3) pol in Nov.
Zac Brown (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Awkwardly away and went left start, raced wide, held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 17 1/2l behind Yattwee (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Merhoob (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Magnus Maximus (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp (3) pol in May.
Cool Bahamian (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up in mid-division on outside, headway on outer chasing leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Ice Lord (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Flexible Flyer 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt in rear, edged right and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 4l behind Majestic Hero (8-13) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gf in May.
Justice First 11-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Exalted (8-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in May.
Elusive Ellen (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) In touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat, 4th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Pettochside (8-8) at Goodwood 6f hcp stks (4) gs in May.
Heartsong (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 27l behind Best Trip (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
Bahamian Heights 16-1 (9-0) Awkwardly away, towards rear, headway halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 17 1/2l behind Yattwee (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
