held up in mid-division, ridden and headway to 3rd 2f out, one pace and no impression on leading duo over 1f out, soon weakened to 4th
behind, some headway over 1f out, never a factor
outpaced in rear, some late headway, never in contention
led, pushed along just before halfway, ridden and narrowly headed over 1f out, rallied to regain lead inside final furlong, on top close home
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden to dispute well held 3rd over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased winner, pushed along halfway, ridden to narrow lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders over 4f
reared start, reminders soon after start, outpaced
mid-division, hung left 3f out, weakened and behind soon after
chased leaders, driven along on inside halfway, weakened quickly, eased final furlong, tailed off
slowly into stride, behind, headway on inside entering final 2f, went 3rd 1f out, pushed along and ran on strongly inside final furlong, going on close home
EYE FOR THE GIRLS carries a penalty for winning a handicap at Hamilton last time out. Although he only scored by a neck last time, he proved he could handle cut in the ground and the runner-up in that race has subsequently won to frank the form. Mushy Peas is an unknown quantity in this domain but hasn't shown enough in maidens to merit backing on his handicap debut. Like For Like handles any going but is not in form, whilst Avoncreek prefers quicker ground and Kinigi is more of a fan of the all-weather. Norse Warrior was fifth behind the selection on his most recent outing and will need to find more to contend. The main threat is likely to be Shakespeare's Son who almost won last time but has yet to show he can act with softer ground conditions.
Eye For The Girls 11-2 (8-11) Dwelt and hampered start, outpaced and behind, headway centre halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, led close home, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs beating Cayman Fox (8-13) by nk, 8 ran.
It's A Mans World 7-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, soon held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, soon behind, last of 10, 29l behind Collect Art (9-2) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Charlietoo 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Fault (9-7) at Leicester 7f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf.
Wooden King (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 4l behind The Name Is Frank (9-10) at Bath 6f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in Jul.
Shakespeare's Son 4-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Rio Royale (9-3) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Kinigi (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Led, ridden approaching 1f out, headed last 100 yards, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Towy Boy (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Avoncreek 16-1 (8-7) Led until halfway, led again well over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Rio Royale (9-3) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Norse Warrior (USA) 10-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, outpaced, headway halfway, driven along over 1f out, no impression soon after, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Eye For The Girls (8-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Like For Like (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Namir (9-4) at Bath 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Novastasia (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Loyal Royal (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Mushy Peas (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Chased leader until hung left 2f out, continued to hang badly left and weakened soon after, 6th of 14, 18l behind Kalk Bay (9-3) at Chepstow 7f mdn stks (5) gd.
