held up mid-division, some headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
chased leaders over 4f
dwelt, held up in rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on towards finish, never nearer
started very slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge
slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ridden clear
led until over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, rider lost whip over 1f out, no extra
always prominent, led over 4f out, headed just over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, held up mid-division, never dangerous
pulled hard, prominent, lost place well over 1f out
held up in rear, never dangerous
always behind
Withdrawn
Blue Knight gets the vote over the likes of Halfwaytoparadise, Jools and Ten To The Dozen. The market should be a good guide to this seller, but based on recent form, Blue Knight is selected to come out on top. Paul Howling's charge is fully exposed, having now had no less than 90 career runs, but he was good enough to win a similar race to this at Lingfield in April, and showed that this was his level when third over the course-and-distance seven-days ago. He travelled well up the far rail that day, and drawn low again in stall three here, must have a sporting chance. Halfwaytoparadise in contrast is still a maiden, and her best efforts have been with some cut in the ground. In addition she has it to do with a high draw. Jools has slipped to a handy mark these days, likewise Ten To The Dozen, but he is still searching for his first ever win. Blue Knight is the pick.
Blue Knight (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, stayed alone on far rail straight, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Ishibee (8-10) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gf.
Jools 16-1 (9-6) Towards rear, never near leaders, 9th of 13, 15l behind Inside Story (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol in Jul.
Fantasy Defender (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Prominent, led over 4f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Wrighty Almighty (9-4) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Ten To The Dozen 14-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, 4th and held when squeezed out over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 4l behind Parthenope (8-2) at Brighton 1m app hcp (6) gf.
Halfwaytoparadise 10-1 (8-10) Chased winner until weakened 2f out, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Tequila Sheila (8-10) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) gd.
King of Tricks 14-1 (7-9) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, keeping on when not clear run inside final furlong, not recover, 7th of 14, 6l behind Glencal (8-8) at Chepstow 6f 3yo mdn hcp (6) gd.
Nou Camp 10-1 (8-8) In rear, never near leaders, 9th of 17, 10l behind Gleaming Spirit (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gf.
Withywood (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 12l behind Jimmy Styles (9-3) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
