close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced alone stands side, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, driven, ran on to lead towards finish
very slowly away, always tailed off
went right start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
keen, led over 3f, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed towards finish
held up, slightly outpaced halfway, switched left over 1f out, headway soon after, ridden and stayed on final furlong
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, soon one pace
hampered start, always behind
always behind
close up, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
Masta Plasta is the pick over Celtic Mill, with Presto Shinko, Bounty Quest and Vale Of Belvoir seen as other leading candidates. With six winners in the last fortnight, it is evident that Dandy Nicholls has his sprinters in good form, and so hopes are high that Masta Plasta can add to the stable's tally. Winner of the Norfolk Stakes for Howard Johnson two years ago, the son of Mujadil has been out of luck in three starts for his new stable this year, but should now be spot on, and if there is an inkling of his old form in there, Dandy is the man to bring it out. The ground is in his favour at least, and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to form. Celtic Mill has contested some hot races since returning from Dubai and looks one of the more classier performers on view, while Presto Shinko has also been campaigned at a high level, but has never won over five furlongs in his life. Bounty Quest has a near four-month absence to overcome, and Vale Of Belvoir has been off even longer, but may go well fresh. All in all, going on past form, we shall rely on Masta Plasta to turn back the clock and come good.
Presto Shinko (IRE) (9-0) Never dangerous, 10th of 14, 6l behind Tiza (9-0) at Deauville 6f Grp 3.
Celtic Mill 16-1 (9-10) Led stand's side group to halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 10th of 16, 5l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs.
Air Guitar (IRE) 80-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, led after 2f, headed over 3f, soon weakened, last of 4, 22l behind Perfectperformance (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f stk (3) sft.
Baron's Pit 50-1 (9-3) Overall leader in centre to 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 26, 6l behind Dark Missile (8-6) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Jun.
Bounty Quest (9-0) Prominent centre, ridden 3f out, not quicken, 13th of 16, 12l behind Kelly's Landing (9-0) at Nad Al Sheba 6f Grp 1 (1) std in Mar.
Classic Encounter (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 11, 2l behind Dazed And Amazed (8-10) at Kempton 5f lst stk (1) pol in Jun.
Masta Plasta (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Pivotal's Princess (8-7) at Beverley 5f stk (2) gf in May.
Tabaret 100-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, hard ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 15th of 17, 11l behind Amadeus Wolf (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
The Trader (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 10, 7l behind Hoh Mike (8-12) at Sandown 5f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Axis Shield (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Keen, held up, always in rear, 11th of 12, 18l behind Steel Grey (9-0) at Southwell 7f Stks (41-45) (7) fbs in Mar.
Tilly's Dream 5-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (4) gd.
Banana Belle 50-1 (7-9) Chased leaders until halfway, 11th of 12, 11l behind Silver Prelude (8-10) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (5) gf.
Noddledoddle (IRE) 100-1 (8-1) Always behind, last of 16, 13l behind Moorhouse Lad (10-0) at Newmarket 5f hcap (3) gf.
Vale of Belvoir (IRE) 10-3 (8-12) Prominent, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on always held, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Abby Road (8-12) at Newbury 5f 2yo lst fll (1) gs in Aug.
