chased leaders stands side, weakened over 1f out
behind stands side group and outpaced, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on
switched to race far side after 1f, chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final furlong
in touch stands side group, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader stands side, weakened final furlong
led stands side group, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
towards rear stands side, kept on final furlong
held up stands side group, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
led far side, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression on stands side group
A competitive enough renewal of the Beeswing can see Prince Namid take the race at the expense of Countdown and Amy Louise. Ann Duffield's runner is sure to be a bigger price than his form entitles but this workmanlike individual handles the going and is put over his best trip this afternoon. He ran creditably over six furlongs on his most recent outing and should be cherry ripe today. Countdown has done nothing wrong and has plenty of positives. On the upgrade and capable of acting on the prevailing going, it is a question as to whether the handicapper has him in his grip as yet. Amy Louise has to reverse form with Countdown this afternoon and can be expected to try and make the running. Yorkshire Blue and Hartshead are admirable performers on their day but have been done few favours by the weather. Balakiref won under a cheeky ride from Darryll Holland at Haydock and while his ability to handle the surface is not in question, this race looks much tougher. Plenty of chances among the runners and we take a value approach in heading for Prince Namid.
Hartshead 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 12, 8l behind Knot In Wood (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcap (2) gs.
Sir Xaar (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) In touch, weakened final furlong, 11th of 16, 12l behind Kostar (9-5) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr.
Inter Vision (USA) 50-1 (9-5) Always rear division, 11th of 12, 9l behind Final Dynasty (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Countdown 6-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, led towards finish, won at York 7f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy beating Imperial Echo (8-10) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Compton's Eleven 8-1 (9-9) Led briefly, in touch, headway and every chance 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Guilded Warrior (9-8) at Chepstow 7f hcap (3) sft.
Prince Namid 8-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Tamagin (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Amy Louise (IRE) 3-1 (9-9) Chased leader, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 8, 6l behind Countdown (9-5) at Catterick 7f hcap (3) gs.
Passion Fruit 13-2 (9-13) Towards rear stand side, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 39l behind Riquewihr (8-10) at York 7f hcap (4) sft.
Yorkshire Blue 5-1 (9-5) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 11, 6l behind River Thames (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcap (4) gs.
Inaminute (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 8l behind Diamond Diva (9-10) at Folkestone 7f fll hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Balakiref 9-2 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, led close home, comfortably, won at Haydock 6f hcap (4) hvy beating Stonecrabstomorrow (8-10) by a hd, 10 ran.
