led, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, soon close up, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, smooth headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong , kept on
Although a relatively small field go to post for this sprint handicap, it does not make it any easier to solve and KILLER CLASS is a tentative selection to land it. 5lb higher than her last winning mark, the selection has been racing consistently off her current mark and importantly, seems to reserve her best for smaller fields and acts with plenty of give underfoot. Wotashirtful has received some leniency from the assessor following some disappointing efforts. He looked a horse that could develop into a smart handicapper earlier in the summer but has been found wanting since been stepped up in class. Rio Sands sole victory has been achieved on good to firm ground. He is closely weighted with Killer Class on previous meetings while Know No Fear was possibly feeling the effects of a hard race two outings back when failing to get involved at York last time. Cheshire Rose is 5lb higher for a course and distance win last time out but this looks tougher. Killer Class gets the vote to land it. (John McDonnell)
Angle of Attack (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 8l behind Mister Hardy (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Wotashirtfull (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Swerved left start, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Captain Dunne (8-12) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) sft.
Rio Sands 5-1 (9-0) Towards rear, outpaced halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Jaconet (8-5) at York 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Cheshire Rose 4-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs beating Stoneacre Chris (8-2) by 2l, 8 ran.
Killer Class 4-1 (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Cheshire Rose (9-0) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Andrasta 9-2 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 10l behind Cheshire Rose (9-0) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Know No Fear 9-2 (9-9) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 8, 10l behind Jaconet (8-5) at York 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Rocketball (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 11l behind Almost Married (9-7) at Ayr 6f app hcp (5) gs.