always behind
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
pulled hard, held up in touch, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
hampered after 100 yards, tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
led early, chased winner, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
dwelt, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
soon led, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear
A modest handicap can go to Cool Sands, who deserves a change of fortune after several near misses of late. Plenty Cried Wolf, Fly To Dubai and the unexposed Desert Omen are others to consider. The last named is fairly treated after the three mandatory runs and can be placed to good effect by his shrewd handler. The son of Desert Style is obviously no world beater though and does need to find a little improvement top get off the mark at the first try in a handicap. Fly To Dubai has hit form at the right time and comes into this race with a string of good efforts to his name. However, he did not create the impression that a drop in trip would ideally suit him when winning at Brighton last month and he may be just short of the mark. Plenty Cried Wolf hails from a yard that do well here and is worth monitoring for each-way support. A mile is probably his optimum trip and he is no forlorn hope for a place. However, Cool Sands looks the most reliable option on the evidence available from the last few weeks and he can put his race fitness to good use here.
El Rey Royale 40-1 In touch, weakening when not much room over 1f, 15th of 19, 19l behind Toldo at Pontefract 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (E3) gd in Oct.
Fly To Dubai (IRE) 2-1fav Pulled hard, ridden to lead over 2f out, went clear over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, just held on, won at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp gf in Apr beating Captain Margaret by a hd, 14 ran.
No Commission (IRE) 33-1 Held up, headway on inside well over 1f out, soon every chance, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sir Haydn at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp pol in Apr.
Plenty Cried Wolf 10-1 Led, ridden when headed and hung right over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Mt Desert at Haydock 1m 3f hcp hvy in Apr.
Shankly Bond (IRE) 9-2 Held up in touch, ridden and headway well over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 5l behind Killena Boy at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp sft in Apr.
Desert Omen (IRE) 5-1 Tracked leader until over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 13, 9l behind King's Kama at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk pol in Apr.
Nepal (IRE) 12-1 Mid-division, weakened 3f out, 8th of 9, 31l behind Passionately Royal at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp gs.
Phi Phi (IRE) 6-1 Chased leaders, ridden halfway, every chance from over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp fbs in Apr beating Goose Chase by a nk, 7 ran.
Grandos (IRE) 20-1 Chased leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 6l behind Entailment at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn (D) gs in Aug.
Cool Sands (IRE) 12-1 Towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, nk behind Brace of Doves at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp gd in Apr.
Wayward Shot (IRE) 22-1 Towards rear ridden and raced stands' side from over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Knock Bridge at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D2) gs in Oct.
Wolds Dancer 66-1 Mid-division, driven along over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 13, 14l behind Brace of Doves at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp gd in Apr.
