led, headed over 5f out, tracked leaders, challenged winner from 2f out, every chance from over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
held up, not trouble leaders
prominent, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge
held up, headway on inside 3f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start and switched left, held up, switched to outer over 5f out, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 3f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, always in rear
led over 5f out, challenged from 2f out, found extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
dwelt, headway to track winner over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowlyin to stride, in rear, outpaced from halfway
In the trickiest puzzle to solve the course form of GRACIES GIFT just about swings this handicap in favour of the gelding while King's Sabre is consistent and Cross Of Lorraine put in an improved effort last time. With a good strike rate at this track the pick added to that with a sprint victory two starts ago. He ran a solid race in defeat off this mark last time and with this looking slightly easier he must have every chance. King's Sabre has run well in two turf contests with limited returns the last twice and while he should be in the mix again he is yet to score in 28 starts. Cross Of Lorraine showed improved form to find just the one too good last time out and with an aptitude for the surface he should be a live one. Fulford has won here in the past and returns to this sphere off a workable rating but in a truly open affair Gracies Gift is our best suggestion.
Gracie's Gift (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Chief Red Cloud (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Fulford 13-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 11l behind Dhhamaan (8-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Guertino (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, no impression, 6th of 10, 8l behind Top Bid (8-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Dhhamaan (8-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
King's Sabre 6-1 (8-5) Bumped start, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Fuzzy Cat (9-2) at Nottingham 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Vogarth 25-1 (8-2) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Scruffy Skip (9-3) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Wainwright (IRE) 16-1 (7-12) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 7l behind Memphis Man (8-9) at Brighton 6f hcap (6) gs in Oct '07.
Calypso Girl (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Keen in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 10l behind Duneen Dream (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Mar.
Wotatomboy 33-1 (8-3) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, effort and hung left 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 10l behind Four Kicks (8-5) at Nottingham 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
City For Conquest (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 15, 12l behind Fuzzy Cat (9-2) at Nottingham 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Admirals Way 33-1 (7-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression, 8th of 13, 6l behind Ace Of Spies (9-1) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Hilltop Alchemy 100-1 (7-11) Soon prominent, in rear and struggling 2f out, last of 14, 38l behind Inquisitress (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
