in touch, led 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well
chased leaders, led halfway, headed 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace
in rear, tailed off before halfway
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leaders, joined leader halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held
led to halfway, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside, no impression
always towards rear
A real tough one to call; and siding with BARRALAND is a far from confident recommendation; Angaric, having won an apprentices' race in good style earlier in the month, is also respected, while Braille is an interesting one to note in the betting. Another to bear in mind is: Top Flight Splash, who was quite well supported last time out but failed to sparkle after missing the break (the hood being removed late didn't help). She is no world beater but might be capable of better in a race like this. However, Barraland has started to show more enthusiasm of late and represents good value at the likely odds. Dropping in the trip may provide the key for a return to winning ways and, even though only a small investment is advised, Barraland shouldn't be underestimated in a weak race like this.
Two Turtle Doves (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Led after 2f, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Rainy Night (9-5) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Angaric (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Chased leader far side, ridden and hung left to stands side group over 1f out, soon overall leader, ridden out, won at Hamilton 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Botham (9-6) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Barraland 18-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, effort on outside over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Step In Time (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Braille 14-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Dhhamaan (8-11) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Le Reve Royal 22-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, led 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4l behind King's Jester (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Jan.
Leolene Starlight 33-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 14th of 16, 14l behind Fashion Icon (9-10) at Doncaster 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Dream Express (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, never a factor, 7th of 10, 7l behind Clerical (9-0) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Loss Leader (IRE) 10-3fav (8-13) Tracked leading trio, ridden and weakened 1f out, 7th of 11, 5l behind Ya Boy Sir (8-13) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Prigsnov Dancer (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 6l behind Dhhamaan (8-11) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Top Flight Splash 16-1 (8-8) Held up, pushed along 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 12, 10l behind Kipchak (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Karate Queen 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 6th of 11, 5l behind San Jose City (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear and outpaced, never dangerous, last of 7, 11l behind Galpin Junior (9-0) at Catterick 5f clm stks (6) gs.
