tracked leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, headway into mid-division 5f out, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leader, driven and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
in touch, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Typical betting shop fodder to start proceedings and LYRICAL INTENT is the selection in it with Stark Contrast and Alseeraj likely to have their supporters. Paul Howling has his string in good order at present and with Lyrical Intent continuing to defy the handicapper from what was a very low base figure, he has to be the call in a race where winning form is in short supply. Stark Contrast is tried in eyeshields for the first time. Expect to see his young apprentice riding much closer to the pace than she has done previously. Alseraaj was rated in the 70's when trained by Sir Michael Stoute. The mare has not been seen out since April 2009 though has dropped significantly down the weights since her tenure at Freemasons Lodge. Vanadium has made a habit of appearing unlucky in running and his record is saying it all at present. Libre is a consistent sort at this level and has placepot banker across him though we cannot bring ourselves to make him win banker on this occasion. John Weymes is doing well with the former Karl Burke inmates so a note of Complete Frontline is made in the market. Alan McCabe's runners are always worthy of note so Mojerr, who dons a first time visor, has to go into that category. Amber Ridge looks to have lost the plot of late and it is to be hoped that rising star, Paul Pickard, can gain a tune out of him today. Lyrical Intent has least negatives in a moderate race.
Lyrical Intent 7-2 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol beating Kirstys Lad (8-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Alseraaj (USA) 25-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never trouble leaders, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Vinces (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Vanadium 11-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 10l behind Bishopbriggs (8-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Amber Ridge 25-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 16l behind King's Jester (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Complete Frontline (GER) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 13l behind Lucayan Dancer (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f sell stks (6) gf in May.
Turkish Sultan (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, never on terms, 9th of 10, 10l behind Lyrical Intent (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Mojeerr 9-1 (8-7) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon hard ridden and no impression, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Top Flight Splash (8-10) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Viking Awake (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 13, 4l behind King's Jester (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Amber Moon 66-1 (8-10) Took keen hold early, soon held up in touch, effort on outside 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Prince Valentine (8-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Libre 4-1fav (8-10) Close up on inside, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind King's Jester (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Machinate (USA) 80-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 16l behind Royal Dignitary (9-10) at Beverley 7f clm stks (5) fm in Aug.
Stark Contrast (USA) 22-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden on outside over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 4 1/2l behind King's Jester (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
Red Current 16-1 (8-10) Close up, hard ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 13, 15l behind King's Jester (8-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (7) pol.
