disputed lead, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
outpaced , ran on final furlong, just failed
towards rear, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
disputed lead, led halfway, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran to lead close home
outpaced, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
never better than mid-division
never better than mid-division
led until halfway, weakened final furlong
outpaced, never on terms
chased leaders, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, caught close home and lost two place
chased leaders, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leading trio until 2f out, soon weakened
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These amateurs' sprint handicaps are notoriously difficult and HERE NOW AND WHY, a frustrating character, is the most tentative of choices. A confirmed hold-up performer, he will need to be treated with kid gloves in trying to weave his way through the field but Serena Brotherton is a most accomplished pilot and can hopefully find the right gaps at the right time. Chosen One is far less complicated and completed a hat-trick earlier in the year. Asked to concede weight all round, he remains in good form and comes here on the back of a good effort behind Red Baron at Musselburgh. Lord Buffhead is interesting as he ran a solid race in midweek when third at Yarmouth and looks to have recaptured form after a couple of disappointments. He should be in the mix with Methaaly also respected.
Chosen One (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Led early, chased winner, ridden and edged right over 1f out, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Red Baron (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Ryedane (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 10, 5l behind Sunrise Dance (9-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Here Now And Why (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, never on terms with leaders, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mitchum (9-2) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Bassett Road (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Led, headed over 2f out, led again and edged right over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 8th of 11, 8l behind Sunraider (9-10) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 17-2 (10-9) Close up, led over 4f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Hab Reeh (9-13) at Hamilton 6f am hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Methaaly (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Slowly away, in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Noodles Blue Boy (10-7) at Leicester 5f ladies hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Distant Sun (USA) 33-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 7l behind Imperial Legend (9-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Lord Buffhead 4-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden halfway, short of room and switched right over 1f out, ran on to go 3rd near finish, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Sir Geoffrey (9-0) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Cayman Fox 50-1 (8-7) Raced keenly, led until 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Imperial Legend (9-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Black Douglas 11-1 (10-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 1f out, one pace, 8th of 16, 7l behind Adam's Ale (10-12) at Redcar 6f Amateur Maiden Handicap (0-65) (4yo+) (6) gf in May.
Saxonette 25-1 (8-6) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway centre and switched right over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Pavers Star (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Wicked Wilma (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Bondi Beach Boy (9-9) at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Myjestic Melody (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 17l behind Shady Mccoy (9-5) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gd.
Isle of Ellis (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind A J Cook (9-2) at Redcar 5f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.