led, joined 6f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final strides
slowly into stride, in rear, wide and headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead final strides
raced wide, close up, ridden and weakened 2f out
held up, never a factor
in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on under pressure towards finish
dwelt, in touch, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on near finish
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, joined leader 6f out, ridden over 2f out, unable to quicken near finish
always in rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Any money for Royal Torbo would be interesting as he's well treated in this claimer and returning from a break but OTHELLO can be considered in form and at these weights has a clear chance so lands the verdict while Pure Crystal might find enough improvement to go very close. One of the better treated in the line-up the selection was impressive when landing a Chepsow handicap two starts back before running better than the bare result suggested behind an extremely well-handicapped runner last time. He is yet to race at this track but at the likely prices he looks worth the risk. Pure Crystal won a similar race over course and distance on her penultimate start and although she needs to improve looking at the ratings to win this she should go well. Gamesters Lady's and Resplendant Ace's course form gives them a squeak of getting involved while Gold Ring looks well-in but is out of form. Alternative Choice found just one too good at this level on his last start but with Royal Torbo with fitness to prove Othello looks the safest option.
Gamesters Lady 4-1 (9-5) Tracked leader after 2f, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 28l behind Galiotto (9-0) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Alternative Choice (USA) 50-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, tracked leading trio, led over 2f out, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Pure Crystal (10-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Lilly Royal (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Mid-division on outside, struggling 4f out, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Ultimate Quest (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Pure Crystal 10-1 (8-7) Held up, modest headway on inside 2f out, went 4th final 100 yards, nearest finish, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Calzaghe (9-4) at Folkestone 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Resplendent Ace (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear headway under pressure over 2f out, disputing 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Pure Crystal (10-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Holyfield Warrior (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Provost (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Annambo 7-1 (10-5) Raced wide most of way, towards rear, strugging 4f out, 10th of 12, 24l behind Pure Crystal (10-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Back To Paris (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Led until 4f out, soon lost place, last of 6, 27l behind Bollin Dolly (8-8) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Great Bounder (CAN) 12-1 (8-10) Led until over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased, 9th of 13, 14l behind Corrib (8-2) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Gold Ring 16-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 15l behind Timocracy (10-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Othello (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) In rear, outpaced over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 10l behind Motrice (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Royal Torbo (KSA) 9-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Il Portico (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
