towards rear, headway entering final 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, never nearer
in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor
held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
keen led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden to chase winner over over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent over 4f out
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A competitive if moderate handicap with CLIFF taken to return to winning ways from a workable mark for Nigel Tinkler to exploit. A steady improver this term, latest runs at Nottingham and Thirsk when just out of the places suggest he'll go well in what doesn't look a strong contest. His chance will strengthen if forecast rains arrive as he's a better prospect on softened ground. Viking Way, rated a lowly 49, showed a willing attitude to prevail over this trip recently and is more reliable and consistent than most of his rivals. Catapult, the other consistent performer here, is respected whilst Praxedis continues to suggest she harbours more talent than form figures suggest.
Good Business (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, soon hung right and beaten, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 8l behind Precious Plum (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in May.
Napping 16-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, mid-division, effort on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Amor Fati (8-9) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Praxedis 12-1 (8-12) Driven over 3f out, always towards rear, 13th of 14, 21 3/4l behind Rasheeq (9-7) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) sft in May.
Poppy May (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, outpaced over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Perfect Symphony (9-9) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in May.
Haader (FR) 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Quick Monet (8-12) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in May.
Cliff (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, outpaced 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, never reached leaders, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Space War (9-4) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Hello Girl 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, hard driven to challenge over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Perfect Symphony (9-9) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (6) pol in May.
Catapult 5-1 (9-6) Prominent, led halfway, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 3 3/4l behind Khaan (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in May.
Mother of Dragons (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Behind, outpaced over 3f out, never involved, 12th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Viking Way (9-2) at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Viking Way (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, driven and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Nottingham 6f hcp (6) gd in Jun beating Tadaany (9-5) by ns, 15 ran.
Dubai Elegance 9-1 (9-1) Behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Awsaaf (9-12) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Out Of The Ashes 10-1 (9-5) Led narrowly, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 12th of 13, 24 1/2l behind Fantastic Flyer (9-6) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Showdance Kid 7-1 (9-2) Rider removed hood late and slowly away, always in rear, 11th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Al Ozzdi (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Spirit Of Zebedee (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 14th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Oriental Splendour (8-10) at Beverley 5f hcp (6) gs in May.
Alaskan Bay (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Half reared start, towards rear, driven over 2f out, some late headway on outside, no chance, 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Precious Plum (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol in May.
Savannah Beau 16-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out,soon outpaced and behind, no danger after, last of 6, 11 3/4l behind Classic Pursuit (9-9) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
