led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on
close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt, in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, faded final furlong
stumbled and unseated rider start
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, not quicken
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
Withdrawn
The run of Tournedos in the previous race will give us a clearer indicator to the chance of HITCHES DUBAI here, but without that knowledge we will, in any case, side with Geoff Harker's gelding to see off First Swallow and Divine Spirit. The last-named has slipped down the weights and has very much his best chance for a long time. The yard's runners are not going badly and he acts well at this track so he has claims. First Swallow has a course and distance win to his name but appears to go best when conditions are slower than those forecast for today, so we will take him on even though he has a plumb draw. If Shakespeare's Son can transfer his abilities back to turf then he'd have a squeak of claiming some prize money, while Fasliyanne is well worth consideration from a handy mark, although she has a poor draw and is finding winning difficult. Therefore, we will turn to Hitches Dubai. From a yard in superb form, and with a decent draw, this five-year-old won't mind being dropped 1lb and looks to have plenty going for him today.
First Swallow 7-1 (9-5) Went right start, led, took keen hold, headed over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Angelo Poliziano (9-11) at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Hitches Dubai (BRZ) 14-1 (9-9) Hampered start, behind, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well, not able to reach leaders, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Tournedos (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Green Poppy 20-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Silvanus (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Oriental Rose 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders early, held up towards rear, struggling over 2f out, last of 13, 12l behind Athaakeel (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Divine Spirit 14-1 (9-0) In rear, not clear run, switched right and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 13, 3l behind Pinball (8-11) at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun.
Fasliyanne (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on towards finish, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Silvanus (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Captain Royale (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 17, 3l behind Mission Impossible (8-8) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-55 (6) sft in Nov.
Helping Hand (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and narrowly headed 2f out, chased winner and kept on under pressure, hampered on rail inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 6th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Emiratesdotcom (8-13) at Bath 6f hcp 0-55 (6) fm.
Azygous 4-1fav (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 10l behind Pinball (8-11) at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun.
Port Ronan (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride and always behind, 11th of 13, 7l behind Tournedos (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
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.
Fashion Icon (USA) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leader until 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3l behind Tournedos (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Take That 50-1 (8-1) Mid-division on outside, ridden halfway, soon lost place, last of 13, 18l behind Tournedos (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Piste 3-1fav (9-8) Chased leaders, pushed along and weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 11, 13l behind Sir Mozart (9-9) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Pavement Games 66-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 10th of 15, 18l behind Bonnie Brae (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
