prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway on outside 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong
steadied start, took keen hold, held up in touch, pushed along when not clearest of runs inside final 2f, kept on into 2nd just inside final furlong
outpaced and always in rear
behind, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
led 1f, chased leaders, driven over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders on outer, led 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
A moderate maiden to commence proceedings and we'll take JAMES BARRYMORE to come good, while there are a number who look likely to be showing more when handicapping. To the selection first then, and Richard Hannon's colt has his fifth start here, having already contested a handicap when going well in defeat over this trip at Lingfield last time. Fast ground suits and his mark of 73 suggests that he will probably be tough to beat today. Cuthbert ran well in a handicap last time and trip and ground will suit the Bertolini colt, though on official ratings he would have a little bit to find with the selection. Spanish Duke looks capable of getting involved after a decent handicap run last time, while debutant Notte di Note looks likely to be better over longer trips at three and beyond. Then there are a host of runners who look likely to be showing their best after the handicapper has assessed them. Among those is Art Machine, whom the bookies will probably take few chances with, Mr Harmoosh, who is coming along steadily, and Scottish Boogie, who has had just the one run, but James Barrymore is our idea of the winner.
Alfalevva 66-1 (9-3) Slowly away, never travelling, soon well in rear, tailed off, 6th of 7, 29l behind Luminous Star (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) fm in Aug.
Cuthbert (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) In touch, headway to challenge 2f out, every chance until ridden and one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Gold Fix (9-1) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
James Barrymore 7-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Ice Cool Lady (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Light The Way 14-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, switched right to challenge over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 7, 8l behind Kona Coast (9-3) at Brighton 7f 2yo mdn (5) fm.
Mr Harmoosh (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Pulled hard, chased leaders, led halfway to 3f out, prominent when hampered 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 11l behind Higgy's Ragazzo (9-3) at Chepstow 1m 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Scottish Boogie (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 11l behind Pastoral Player (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Spanish Duke (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Mid-division, switched right well over 2f out, headway 2f out, hard ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Fantastic Pick (8-2) at Bath 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Art Machine (USA) 9-4 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Gouray Girl (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn fll auc stks (5) pol.
Notte Di Note (IRE) Le Vie Dei Colori filly out of Effetto Ottico.
