held up towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, headway 3f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, held on under pressure
tracked leaders, headway and not clear run over 2f to over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ridden and ran on towards finish, not reach winner
in touch, driven over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
dwelt and behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
in touch, ridden and lost trace 2f out, soon weakened
behind until ridden and kept on final 2f, never near leaders
Rare Coincidence bolted up at Wolverhampton and is taken to follow up at the expense of Wahchi, Bright Sun and Thistle. Rare Coincidence had shown little over the past three months until bouncing back to form in a moderate claimer at Wolverhampton 17 days ago. That was over a mile and a half, a trip that in truth stretches his stamina, especially in a truly run race, so the drop back in trip will be a big help as he attempts to land a first ever Turf success. Roger Fisher's four-year-old had a stack of entries this week, so is obviously on good terms with himself, and can exploit a decent handicap mark here of 54. One of his entries was at Cartmel, and being related to a winning hurdler, it should be noted if and when he goes back over timber. Wahchi gained his first win for Mick Easterby in a ladies' race at Pontefract a fortnight ago, and now that he has been brought back to the boil, is another that can figure in the finish. Bright Sun is a bit better handicapped now but may need another two furlongs to return to winning ways, while Thistle should be suited by the trip today but has it to do to make all off topweight. Rare Coincidence is the pick.
Thistle 7-2 (9-13) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 9, 4l behind Go Solo (8-13) at Redcar 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Easibet Dot Net 9-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, outpaced when hung left over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 15l behind Jake Black (8-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Bright Sun (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, keen hold, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 11, 10l behind Kind Emperor (9-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Wahchi (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Pontefract 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Acuzio (10-1) by a nk, 18 ran.
Giunchiglio 20-1 (8-9) Held up, keen, stayed on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 9, 3l behind Mikao (9-10) at Haydock 1m 4f app hcp (4) gf.
Rare Coincidence 25-1 (8-11) Made all, ridden clear well over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol in Jun beating Tresor Secret (9-0) by 4l, 10 ran.
Bottomless Wallet 16-1 (8-10) Always behind, 7th of 8, 33l behind Gallery Breeze (9-2) at Hamilton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Sting Like A Bee (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 6th of 12, 7l behind Calculaite (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gf.
