tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden out final furlong
held up, ridden along, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up behind leaders, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
steadied at start, held up towards rear, ridden along, switched left 2f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, ridden, headway 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led, ridden along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden along over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, weakened inside
mid-division, effort over 2f out, never reached challening position
soon behind, never a factor
Guiseppe Verdi landed a competitive handicap last time and doesn't appear to have a lot to beat this afternoon. The best of his rivals could be Coconut Queen and Pigeon Flight. John Gosden's colt actually shared the first prize with Emerald Wilderness who put in a great effort in abetter race at York on Saturday. There should be plenty more to come from the top-weight and he looks the best option. Coconut Queen showed improved form in a Catterick handicap last time and has to be considered for the places. Meanwhile Pigeon Flight can be given a squeak on his Yarmouth maiden win, but you do have to ignore his recent poor effort at Pontefract. the rest make little appeal and so we return to Guiseppe Verdi who looks eet to waltz in.
Guiseppe Verdi (USA) 9-2 (8-13) Held up, headway 3f out, led briefly over 2f out, ran on again to join leader line, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr deadheating with Emerald Wilderness (8-13), 6 ran.
Magic Echo 11-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden, headway over 2f out, stayed on one pace final 2f, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Sky More (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Coconut Queen (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up, outpaced and switched outside over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 4th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Proper (9-8) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Dana Music (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, effort 3f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 16l behind Sonara (8-4) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Pigeon Flight 13-2 (9-4) Behind, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 22l behind Stringsofmyheart (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Hubble Bubble (USA) 11-4 (8-11) Tracked leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 8l behind Calabash Cove (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs.
Always Best 5-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Pret A Porter (9-1) at Warwick 1m 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Cape Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Always in rear, 6th of 8, 18l behind Ragheed (9-3) at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn (4) frm.
Crosby Millie 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 6l behind Proper (9-8) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.