led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, led inside last, held on well
soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
held up mid-division, one pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway final furlong on outer, stayed on
It will be tough but Just Lille is on a roll just now and can land this tough handicap; possibly at the main expense of Hawkit and Neil's Legacy. That said, a move for Stolen Glance would not be ill conceived when the best of his form is taken into account and Mick Easterby's charge is well worth considering as an alternative if the price on the selection proves to be a little cramped. Neil's Legacy loves this course and will be suited by the underfoot conditions. However, he can be hit or miss and would not be one in whom to place maximum faith. Hawkit has enjoyed himself of late and has to merit a second look in the betting market. The ground is an issue with the six-year-old, though. As he would not want it to be too fast. Therefore, we go with Just Lille, who has already enjoyed a profitable season - winning four times since April. The Ann Duffield-trained filly has a likeable attitude and it would come as no surprise to see her shrug off top weight in this company.
Just Lille (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Held up behind leaders, ridden along 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Record Breaker (8-9) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Regent's Secret (USA) 6-1 (9-8) Behind, some headway over 3f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 8l behind Dark Charm (8-9) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Hawkit (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, tracked leader over 3f out, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gs beating Montrachet (8-13) by 2l, 5 ran.
King of Rhythm (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Deadline (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 1f mdn 0-70 (5) gf.
Neil's Legacy (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held near finish, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Dechiper (8-10) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Toshi (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, some headway over 2f out and one pace over 1f out, 5th of 10, 8l behind Bronze Dancer (9-5) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcap (5) gf in Jun.
Pianoforte (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders centre, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Observatory Star (9-6) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Stolen Glance 18-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Dark Charm (8-9) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
