held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon lost place
in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, held on well
held up towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on under pressure
slowly into stride, always behind
pulled very hard in mid-division, weakened over f out, eased over 2f out
chased leaders, effort over 3f out, soon lost place
led until over 1f out, soon rallied, no extra closing stages
held up, never dangerous
always behind
mid-division, under pressure over 3f out, soon beaten
cased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace
NonRunner
DUTCH COED has taken time to find his form but if repeating the level achieved when scoring at Beverley last month he could be the one in a tricky handicap. Rowan Scott carried out waiting tactics to the letter on that occasion and presumably a similar strategy will be employed here. Betty Grable enjoyed a highly profitable spring campaign and has every chance if returning at the same level after a short break but Millie The Minx may prove the main threat. She's proved a much better hurdler to date but her latest run when a close third at this venue suggested she has more to offer on that Flat. Red Seeker also has a solid claim and completes the shortlist.
Home Before Dusk 6-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final 2f, ridden and hard pressed from over 1f out, held on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun beating Toro Dorado (9-1) by nk, 13 ran.
Maldonado (FR) 33-1 (9-5) Keen held up, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Fitzrovia (9-3) at Nottingham 1m hcp (6) sft in Jun.
Captain Scott (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Pressed leader 4f, in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Seaborn (9-10) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Red Seeker 10-3fav (8-10) Took keen hold, led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Spiorad (9-11) at Redcar 1m mdn hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Dutch Coed 7-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, switched outside over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, finished strongly to lead towards finish, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun beating Ventura Royal (9-4) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Pumaflor (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, last of 6, 3 1/4l behind Casina Di Notte (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Betty Grable (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Always prominent, led 3f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) sft in May beating Spirit Of Sarwan (9-8) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Splash Of Verve (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Keen tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 15 1/4l behind Restive (9-12) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Rock Island Line 20-1 (8-9) Raced keenly in touch, lost action and pulled up over 3f out, at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in May.
Millie The Minx (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Edgar Allan Poe (9-9) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Lukoutoldmakezebak 4-1 (8-8) Taken to post early, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Be Bold (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Bob's Girl 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Al Messila (9-8) at Leicester 1m hcp fll (5) gd in Jun.
Highwayman 8-1 (8-12) Keen towards rear, headway and close up halfway, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 9l behind Hector's Here (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
John Caesar (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Mid-division on outside, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Zihaam (9-5) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Graceful Act 50-1 (9-2) Raced wide prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 25 1/4l behind Nevada (10-8) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
The Mekon 25-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, headway on inside and hung left well over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Bee Machine (8-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
