chased leaders stand's side, outaced 2f out, kept on final furlong
outpaced halfway far side group
led far side group until over 1f out, no extra
behind stand's side group,driven halfway, never dangerous
close up far side group, led that group over 1f out, hung left, and no chance with stand's side group
close up, effort over 2f out, stand's side group, one pace
behind stand's side group, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
prominent stand's side group, ran on to lead inside final furlong
towards rear far side group, never dangerous
prominent stand's side group, effort over 2f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong
behind stand's side group, never dangerous
in touch stand's side group, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest at finish
prominent stand's side group, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Mel Brittain's Big Slick can complete the hat-trick here at the main expense of Handsinthemist and Regal Veil. The selection won in good style at Musselburgh last time when Handsinthemist finished fourth. The latter has a pull in the weights today but our selection won with a bit in hand that day and he still looks to be improving. Handsinthemist can go well though from his high draw and he is respected. Regal Veil is the other to merit serious consideration even if she is probably better over 6f. However, her yard are known for liking a tilt at the ring so if the market vibes are positive then she would have to be of interest. Captain Turbot hails from the yard that won this last year but the draw has not done him any favours, and we will stick with Big Slick to win again.
Big Slick (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in May beating Little Eden (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Socceroo 6-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Kenmore (9-7) at Redcar 5f sll (6) gf in May.
Best Suited 8-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind and soon outpaced, some headway over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 12, 6l behind Revue Princess (9-1) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) gf in May.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace and switched left inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 13, 2l behind Hot Bertie (8-11) at Beverley 5f 3yo sll (5) gf in May.
Stormy Journey 8-1 (9-4) Led far side, headed halfway, soon behind, last of 14, 19l behind Big Slick (8-4) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Andrasta 33-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, outpaced over 1f out, 7th of 9, 6l behind Opus Maximus (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Handsinthemist (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Towards rear, soon outpaced, hampered over 1f out, switched left and good headway close home, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Discanti (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Gelert (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) In touch stands side, ridden halfway, driven and one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Big Slick (8-4) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Cool Fashion (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Led 1f, tracked leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5l behind Princess Livius (8-12) at W'hampton 5f 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Feb.
Red River Boy 25-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression, 8th of 13, 8l behind Discanti (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Maahe (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 8th of 10, 12l behind Maggie Kate (9-4) at Great Leighs 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in May.
Regal Veil 3-1 (8-2) Led, headed halfway, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Swindon Town Flyer (9-5) at Folkestone 5f 3yo clm (6) gs in Apr.
Lady Aviator 28-1 (8-2) Reared start, soon well tailed off, last of 13, 15l behind Discanti (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Mill Creek 50-1 (8-6) Hampered start, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 6l behind Hot Bertie (8-11) at Beverley 5f 3yo sll (5) gf in May.
Captain Turbot (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Went right start, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 8l behind Big Slick (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in May.
Foxy Jane 66-1 (8-6) Went left start, mid-division, switched left and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Hot Bertie (8-11) at Beverley 5f 3yo sll (5) gf in May.
La Guancha 33-1 (8-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 5l behind Funfair Wane (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f sll (6) gd in May.