in touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on and every chance entering final furlong, soon lost place, no extra
made all, ridden and hung left 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
behind, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders
behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
keen early, tracked leaders, lost place 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden and effort to chase winner entering final furlong, kept on, no extra towards finish
held up on outside, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
tracked winner, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, one pace, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden and hung right over 3f out, soon lost place, no danger after
Nonrunner
It could pay to side with BOY DANCER in this handicap, but a case can also be made for Johnston's Baby and Society Venue. The selection hails from a yard in hot form and he has a good draw. He does have an absence to overcome today so the market will be a guide to his chance, but he was in decent form at the end of last summer on the level and he could provide a bit of value. Johnston's Baby is a consistent sort and she ran really well when last seen out when she was only beaten close home when finishing third behind Lucayan Dancer. That was in a seller but she is in good heart and she is worth consideration with conditions to suit. Society Venue should be suited by this drop in trip and this confirmed frontrunner may be able to get to the lead and dictate the race from his high draw. Papa's Princess may be a little high in the weights at present and we will stick with Boy Dancer to land the prize.
Portrush Storm 40-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon in touch racing keenly, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, hung right 2f out, last of 13, 32l behind Mick's Dancer (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Society Venue 12-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Fell Pack (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Johnston's Baby (IRE) 5-2 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on to lead inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Lucayan Dancer (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f sell stks (6) gf.
Actabou 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 15th of 18, 14l behind Apollo Shark (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcap (6) gs in Sep.
Boy Dancer (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and not much room approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 5l behind Bavarian Nordic (8-13) at Redcar 1m 2f hcap (5) gs in Sep.
Joinedupwriting 5-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, held on gamely final furlong, won at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf beating Dark Oasis (8-9) by nk, 12 ran.
Papa's Princess 16-1 (10-5) Mid-division, headway well over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 16, 2l behind Ergo (10-13) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Malinsa Blue (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 5l behind Lytton (8-8) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Whaston (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 12, 8l behind Joinedupwriting (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf.
Oscar Wild 100-1 (9-12) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 11l behind Cotswolds (9-12) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (5) gf.
Pennybid (IRE) 150-1 (9-5) Behind and outpaced, 17th of 20, 22l behind El Dececy (9-5) at Redcar 7f sell stks (6) fm in Apr.
Byron Bay 33-1 (8-9) Raced keenly, in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong, 14th of 16, 26l behind Forrest Flyer (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Mister Maq 66-1 (8-1) Always rear division, 12th of 14, 10l behind Salerosa (8-8) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
