mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never able to challenge
led until over 1f out, soon lost place
in touch, effort 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, never a threat
tracked leaders, lost place 2f out
always prominent, led over 1f out, ran on well
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, switched left to chase leaders over 1f out, soon no impression
keen in mid-division, some late headway, never on terms
held up towards rear, never dangerous
TIGERFISH scored cosily for Josh Bryan last time and the combination look strong contenders again off a 5lb higher mark. The Stone filly has done connections proud with four victories in 2017 but the one real concern is that she has yet to face ground with cut and that needs to be factored into her chance here. The Happy Hammer is fully exposed but ran much better last time at this venue, though top weight Bryght Boy makes greater appeal. He went close on soft ground over this trip last time and his yard is now in much better form. Rosie Crowe was out the back last time but is one of the main players if that run is forgiven as the remainder of her 2017 efforts give her every chance in this ordinary contest. Hanningfield is also worth a market check off bottom weight on handicap bow.
Bo Selecta (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Towards rear and pushed along, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 17 1/2l behind Kyllachys Tale (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Refuse Colette (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Raced towards stand side close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Justice Rock (8-12) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Tigerfish (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to lead when came into view over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong (poor visibility), won at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Fair Selene (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Rosie Crowe (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Went left start, led early, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, lost place from 2f out, 11th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Arcane Dancer (9-9) at Beverley 7f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Garth Rockett 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led halfway, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 4l behind Major Cornwallis (9-1) at Leicester 7f stks (6) gd in Jul.
The Happy Hammer (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Himalayan Queen (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Noneedtotellme (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division on outside, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden and no headway final furlong, 8th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Deftera Lad (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Hanningfield 66-1 (9-5) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, 9th of 12, 17 1/2l behind Cool Team (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Bryght Boy 7-1 (9-8) Behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on and held near finish, 2nd of 13, nk behind Arctic Flower (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Freddy With A Y (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, struggling over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 9th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Cyflymder (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
