towards rear, effort 3f out, ridden, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on, every chance, held near finish
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, held on near finish
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, headway 3f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, no extra
towards rear, ridden, kept on final 2f, never nearer
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
led, soon clear, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with 1st 2
behind, headway over 2f out, ridden, effort over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders to over 3f out, soon ridden, lost place, weakened, eased 2f out
held up behind, ridden, some headway over 2f out, never near leaders
chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened
Patthepainter showed improved form when stepped up to this distance for the first time at Beverley recently but a 5lb rise for that success leaves Karl Burke's gelding with more to do and a better bet looks to be Mista Rossa, who gets the vote with Golden Bishop rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has shown improved form since being stepped up in trip, latterly when a close third over this trip at Leicester last month and Hugh Morrison's gelding looks worth chancing off the same mark today. Sheer Fantastic ran creditably at Hamilton last time but looks booked for a place at best, while Cape Colony is hard to back with confidence having disappointed in his last two starts. Mark Johnston's Boy Racer could be of interest on his handicap debut but more solid claims are held by Michael Bell's Golden Bishop, who ran well on his first start in a handicap when chasing home World Time at Yarmouth recently. A 5lb rise since then looks harsh though and a better bet looks to be Mista Rossa.
Mista Rossa 11-2 (9-4) Held up towards rear, switched left 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Ovthenight (9-0) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
My Mate Max 14-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, never on terms and tailed off final 2f, 12th of 13, 38l behind Warringah (9-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Cape Colony 16-1 (9-3) Switched left start, in rear, good headway into mid-division after 3f, headway 2f out to chase leaders, stayed on, no impression, 4th of 13, 11l behind Warringah (9-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Boy Racer (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, outpaced 4f out, behind final 3f, 13th of 14, well behind Touchdown (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Sheer Fantastic 4-1 (8-13) Dwelt and behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Legion d'Honneur (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Golden Bishop 11-4fav (8-13) Pulled hard in touch, led on bit 2f out, soon ridden, headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2l behind World Time (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Jackday (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Hampered at start and always rear division, 8th of 11, 11l behind Shadowtime (9-2) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Royal Avenue (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) With leader, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 12l behind Art Currency (9-3) at Beverley 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Patthepainter (GER) 5-1 (8-10) Took keen hold to make all, ridden over 2f out, bumped rail and stumbled over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf beating River Kent (9-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Hawk Mountain (UAE) 33-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 19l behind Ebn Malk (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy.
Fortunella 40-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and progress on inside over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 10th of 14, 16l behind Albarouche (8-12) at Kempton 1m 2f mdn fll (5) pol.
Marie Tempest 10-1 (8-11) Led, driven and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 16l behind Si Belle (9-7) at Southwell 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Princess Maria (USA) 12-1 (8-2) Always in rear, 14th of 15, 37l behind World Time (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Zaplamation (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 15, 17l behind Willkandoo (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Harlequinn Danseur (IRE) 40-1 (8-0) Led, soon headed, stayed prominent until ridden and weakened over 3f out, 7th of 15, 18l behind Willkandoo (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Mathool (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Towards rear, never dangerous, 10th of 15, 19l behind Trip The Light (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (6) gf in May.
