close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, ridden entering final furlong, never dangerous
tracked leaders, no room over 2f out, ridden and no room again over 1f out until inside final furlong, stayed on well, nearest finish
made all, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on gamely
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
held up,headway on inner 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong
There was plenty to like about the way BURNS NIGHT won last time and he can score again at the main expense of Desire To Excel and Aldaado. The selection hails from a yard in good form and he was good value for his winning margin over this course and distance in a maiden last time. He looks to be on a fair mark for his handicap debut and he should go close. Desire To Excel has won two of his last three races and he looks the obvious danger. He is stepped up in trip today which should suit and he is entitled to make the frame. Aldaado is chasing the hat-trick and he also scored in good style last time at Hamilton. He looks progressive although we suspect he may improve further for a step up in trip. Russian George would have claims on his best form but he disappointed last time and we are happy to stick with Burns Night to lead them home.
Russian George (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, outpaced on outside over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 24l behind Sunnyside Tom (9-9) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Sanvean (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Always in rear, eased when beaten final furlong, 9th of 10, well behind Opinion Poll (8-11) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in May.
Burns Night 13-8fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on gamely towards finish, won at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Almuktahem (9-3) by nk, 6 ran.
Desire To Excel (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on, won at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun beating Arteus (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Aldaado (IRE) 10-11fav (9-6) In touch, pushed along and outpaced over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Petsas Pleasure (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Kheskianto (IRE) 7-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Mister Tinktastic (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.