held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out
close up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led well inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and carried head high over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced wide in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
dwelt towards rear, some late headway
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
keen early, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, some late headway, never a factor
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression
tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed well inside final furlong
slowly away towards rear, never on terms
outpaced, pushed along 3f out, never a factor
A few have been knocking on the door and ALKETIOS makes most appeal of those in decent heart. Chris Gordon has secured the services of talented apprentice Jason Watson, whose 5lb claim makes his partner look rather attractively treated on the back of solid efforts in amateur contests the last twice. The selection also ran a sound race here when fourth last summer and is now 3lb lower. Junoesque is better than recent form figures might suggest and is respected alongside Vodka Pigeon and Grasmere, both of whom remain open to further improvement at this modest level. However, the main threat may prove to be Watch Tan, in fair form before disappointing last time but interestingly back in action just five days later - market support would be significant.
Deluxe 14-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, tracked leaders, ridden and kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 5 3/4l behind Admirable Art (9-2) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Junoesque 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Renny's Lady (9-1) at Sandown 1m 1f hcp fll (5) gd in Jun.
Alketios (GR) 14-1 (9-10) Prominent, led 6f out, headed 5f out, led 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Windsorlot (10-3) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Joyful Dream (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Prominent, led 5f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Divine Messenger (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Lutine Charlie (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon no impression, 9th of 12, 9l behind Malaysian Boleh (9-4) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) fm in Jun.
General Gerrard 16-1 (8-12) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind Live Dangerously (9-4) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gs in May.
Black Widow 50-1 (8-12) Behind, outpaced over 6f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 11, dist behind Carraigin Aonair (9-5) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in May.
Vodka Pigeon 20-1 (9-7) Soon chasing winner, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Prezzie (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Grasmere (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Pressed leader, driven over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no chance with easy winner from over 1f out, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Marilyn (10-0) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Watch Tan 10-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Prezzie (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Misty Breese (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, edged left and bumped rival inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Comporta (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m stks (6) gf in Jun.
Sandkissed (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Held up behind, ridden 3f out, chased leaders when hung left towards far side rail 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 7l behind Snowdon (9-5) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Aldbury Lass (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Led until over 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 24 1/2l behind Moi Aussie (9-12) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) fm in May.
Mistress Nellie 150-1 (8-11) Prominent, driven and lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 20l behind Argentello (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m stks (5) gf in Jun.
