led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
held up behind, outpaced 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure to lead inside final furlong
tracked leader, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
Nonrunner
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Great Chieftain, Decree Nisi and Musicmaestroplease and the tentative vote is given to Decree Nisi. The selection was a fair fifth behind Macorville last time out, and enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark and with the drop in trip also in his favour he looks the value bet in an open affair. Great Chieftain rates the main danger on his latest second behind Silver Dip but he continues to rise in the weights without winning and looks worth taking on at likely odds. Musicmaestroplease is another that could go well on his latest fourth behind Electric Warrior, especially as the return to seven furlongs looks in his favour and he should be closely watched in the market. Mister Maq has place claims on his best form but his overall profile leaves him with a little to find and the fitting of first time cheekpieces will need to improve him if he is to trouble the principals. Ayam Jantan looks on a handy mark and with his yard beginning to hit form he is another with place claims but for the winner we are happy to return to the unexposed Decree Nisi.
Great Chieftain (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Raced keenly in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to go 2nd well inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Silver Dip (9-6) at Thirsk 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Sinner Or Saint (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, hampered and lost place 5f out, soon behind, virtually pulled up, last of 13, well behind Heaven Knows (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in May.
Decree Nisi 7-1 (9-3) Held up, effort over 3f out, never reached challenging position, 5th of 10, 33l behind Macorville (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) hvy in May.
Musicmaestroplease (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Electric Warrior (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Mister Maq 16-1 (8-9) Dwelt and towards rear, headway when not much room over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Black Beauty (9-4) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Ayam Jantan 5-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Jellytot (8-0) at Catterick 7f mdn 0-60 (6) gf.
Sgt Schultz (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 3f out, hard ridden and every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, shd behind Prince Evelith (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Flashing Floozie 33-1 (8-4) Took keen hold under restraint, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong, last of 10, 12l behind Gower Song (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
