led, headed over 2f out, ridden to regain lead inside final furlong, held on well
behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
dwelt, tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra
dwelt, prominent, ridden and hung right 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, effort 2f out, never dangerous
with winner, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, pushed along halfway, never dangerous
slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, never a factor
Nonrunner
This looks the more competitive of the two divisions of this handicap with four of the runners arriving here off the back of recent wins. Choc 'A' Moca carries a penalty for last Wednesday's win over a shorter trip at Beverley, while it took Avonlini 24 attempts before getting off the mark on the Polytrack at Wolverhampton last month. Needy McCredie looks a progressive type, however, scoring over 5f here last time after finishing second over C&D on her reappearance but we just prefer GRACIE'S GAMES. Richard Price's filly came right back to her best at Chepstow two weeks ago and was value for more than the length-and-three-quarters winning margin- she may still be well treated, despite a 5lb higher mark. Karate Queen ran her best race for some time when runner-up at Redcar but remains a maiden after 26 career starts.
Choc'a'moca (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Made all on far rail, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Ryedane (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Gracie's Games 25-1 (8-10) Dwelt and not much room start, hung left most of way, headway and got through on rails halfway, head high, edged left but led over 1f out, drew clear final furlong, won going away, won at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May beating Bermondsey Bob (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Needy Mccredie 7-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders, driven to lead near line, won at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May beating Sharp Bullet (9-6) by ns, 11 ran.
Accamelia 28-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 6l behind Apache Ridge (10-0) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Distant Sun (USA) 40-1 (7-12) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 8l behind Lost In Paris (9-8) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gd.
Dream Express (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 11l behind Feeling Fresh (9-2) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Wotatomboy 20-1 (8-2) Chased leading pair, ridden over 3f out, switched off rail over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, weakened soon after, 9th of 11, 11l behind Thinking (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Hold On Tiger (IRE) 50-1 (8-3) Slight lead until 5f out, chased leader until inside final 4f, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 18l behind Hits Only Jude (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
Rue Soleil 40-1 (8-7) With leader and keen, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Shunkawakhan (8-7) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
Whipperoo (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 23l behind Trading (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Avonlini 5-1 (8-12) Led early, with leader, hung right on bend over 2f out, stayed on to lead and edged right well inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in May beating Libertino (9-3) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Karate Queen 16-1 (9-11) Always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Hambleton (10-2) at Redcar 6f Amateur Maiden Handicap (0-65) (4yo+) (6) gf in May.
Demo Jo 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division best, no extra from 2f out, 12th of 13, 24l behind Tahitian Pearl (9-10) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 gd in Sep.
