towards rear, chased along halfway, ridden over 1f out, never near to challenge
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon behind
made all, pushed along 2f out, ridden, kept on final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
held up, effort when not much room over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach winner
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
toward rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Trinculo can make the most of his good draw to see off the challenges of Trojan Flight and Malapropism, with Harrison's Flyer, Melalchrist and Henry Hall others who can get involved. Today's feature race has attracted a number of battle-hardened sorts, none in better form at present than Trinculo who has won his last two starts in claimers, at Newcastle and Sandown. Dandy Nicholls' charge made all on both occasions, and with a plumb draw in stall 15 for his return to handicap company, we can expect the eight-year-old to once again crack out and lead from pillar to post. Why he has suddenly come to hand like this is anybody's guess, but connections will be keen to make the most of it before he goes off the boil again. While Trinculo is out in front, the likes of Trojan Flight and Malapropism will be held up off the pace, and we can expect both to come flying through at the death. They will be popular for a place at least, while Melalchrist, a dual course and distance winner here last year, showed signs of a return to form when chasing home his stablemate Zomerlust here 12 days ago. Harrison's Flyer and Orpen Wide have bad draws to overcome, but Salviati showed that his turn is near and is another to consider. However, we shall side with Trinculo to make all and complete the hat-trick.
Connect 10-1 (8-11) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 14l behind Sierra Vista (8-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Trinculo (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, drew right away final furlong, ridden out, won at Sandown 5f clm (5) gf in Jun beating Seven No Trumps (9-8) by 6l, 6 ran.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Held up, not much room 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Handsome Cross (9-8) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 15, 2l behind Marshman (8-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Trojan Flight 6-1 (9-5) In touch, stand's side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Ice Planet (8-8) at Doncaster 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Salviati (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Polish Emperor (9-11) at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Henry Hall (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Pulse (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Malapropism 8-1 (8-7) Towards rear far side, never dangerous, 15th of 16, 9l behind Out After Dark (8-6) at Newcastle 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
