in touch, headway over 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra towards finish
held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway towards outside 2f out, never reached leaders, no impression final furlong
started very slowly, always outpaced in rear
held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well to 2nd close home, not able to reach winner
led, ridden and narrowly headed 2f out, chased winner and kept on under pressure, hampered on rail inside final furlong, weakened towards finish
always rear division
behind, headway on outside halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to reach winner
mid division, headway over 2f out to get in behind leaders over 1f out, weakened final 150 yards, eased towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish
chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders on outside, hung right from 2f out, virtually pulled up over 1f out, bit possibly slipped
early speed, behind from halfway
early speed, behind from halfway
behind, soon pushed along, switched right to outside halfway, still plenty to do when hung left and switched right again 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished fast
reared start and slowly away, reminders soon after, never a factor
Nonrunner
An interesting handicap for the finale which can go to HELPING HAND who is looking for back-to-back wins whilst French Fantasy came close to winning on her handicap debut at Chepstow most recently and Caribbean Coral has every chance if rediscovering his winning ability that has seen him win over course and distance before last year. Helping Hand just held on last time and will need to battle to secure a win here. Considering this was a seasonal bow though this was a decent victory and he can score again. There was much to like about the handicap debut of French Fantasy who wasn't far behind the winner last time and with a similar run here she could play a significant role. Caribbean Coral will need to search for the sort of effort he showed last year to challenge but he has offered little of late. We side with Helping Hand to win in a tight curtain closer for the card.
Caribbean Coral 12-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never pace to threaten, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Littlemisssunshine (9-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
D'allziance (IRE) Masterful filly out of Allzi.
Stargazy 100-1 (8-6) Started slowly, bustled along and rapid headway to lead over 5f out until 3f out, weakened quickly, tailed off, last of 4, 23l behind Yaa Wayl (8-6) at Newbury 7f cond Stakes (3) gf.
Talamahana 33-1 (8-5) Hampered start, outpaced, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Ocean Blaze (9-3) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) fm in Jun.
Helping Hand (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Led 2f, led well over 1f out, kept on well, pushed out, held on well, won at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun beating Darcy's Pride (8-13) by nk, 12 ran.
Turtle Dove 66-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, under pressure well over 2f out, soon lost place, last of 14, 13l behind Boldinor (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Wooden King (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, pushed along to chase leaders, ridden 2f out, edged left over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Make My Dream (9-8) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Welcome Approach 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Almaty Express (8-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Started slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no danger, 7th of 15, 3l behind The History Man (9-1) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Emiratesdotcom 9-1 (8-9) Mid-division, not much room after 1f, never any threat, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bermondsey Bob (9-1) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
French Fantasy 12-1 (8-4) With leaders centre, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance final furlong, held and no extra near finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Thaliwarru (9-3) at Chepstow 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Lily Jicaro (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened from over 1f out, 8th of 11, 15l behind Almaty Express (8-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Dilli Dancer 14-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, hard driven over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 7l behind Boldinor (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Ridgeway Sapphire 16-1 (7-12) Held up in rear, some late headway, never on terms, 7th of 11, 11l behind Denton Ryal (8-6) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Dolly Will Do 14-1 (8-0) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, struggling when hung right and ran wide straight, last of 8, 8l behind Cookie Galore (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Best One 7-1 (9-5) Tracked winner, ridden entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Triskaidekaphobia (9-5) at Wolverhampton 5f sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Shakespeare's Son 12-1 (8-10) Dwelt, soon pushed along in rear, 12th of 13, 9l behind Lujiana (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
