soon led, ridden and edged left well over 1f out, headed near finish
mid-division on outside, ridden 3f out, hung right 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent early, mid-divison, ridden over 3f out, hung right and weakened 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, soon ridden, challenged final furlong, led near finish
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
took keen hold, soon tracking leaders, disputing 2nd over 2f out until ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
The unexposed ROBBIE BURNETT can land this from Frontline Phantom and Diamondgeezer Luke. Alan Swinbank's charge defied market weakness to make a winning handicap debut at Hamilton, showing a likeable attitude to squeeze through a tight gap late on before powering clear. The concern here has to be this drop in distance rather than a 5lb rise as there doesn't appear to be anything lurking in the opposition, so we'll hope for a positive ride in siding with the top-weight. Frontline Phantom is a pound lower than when showing some promise last time and this stiffer test looks sure to suit so he's one to consider despite not having won a race as yet. Similar comments apply to 13-race maiden Diamondgeezer Luke, whose Irish form certainly reads well in the context of this. He ran his best race for some time when fourth at Haydock and also looks sure to be suited by the greater emphasis on stamina. Leaving Alone started life in handicaps off a stiff mark but should begin to get competitive soon, especially with this drop in trip likely to help her perform to her best; it has to be said though her best efforts to date have come on artificial surfaces. Franki J and Footsie are both unexposed with Andrea Atzeni's mount making most appeal as conditions would appear to suit her, but Robbie Burnett will be tough to beat in the closer and is nominated accordingly.
Robbie Burnett 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leader until over 4f out, niggled along over 3f out in 3rd, pushed along and squeezed through gap approaching final furlong, soon led and ridden, kept on well, won at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs beating Sheiling (9-7) by 3l, 6 ran.
Diamondgeezer Luke (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 3f out, pressing leaders over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Pintura (9-9) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Footsie (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Magic Millie (8-4) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf.
Leaving Alone (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 10, 6l behind Milnagavie (8-10) at Windsor 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Frontline Phantom (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden 3f out, slightly outpaced 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind High Resolution (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Franki J 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace, no extra final furlong, 5th of 10, 8l behind Bookiesindex Girl (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Hotgrove Boy 50-1 (9-3) Soon tracking leader, ridden 3f out, lost 2nd and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind King Of Windsor (9-0) at Ayr 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Hot Rod Mamma (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 12l behind Monte Mayor One (8-13) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Princess Neenee (IRE) 80-1 (8-9) In touch, outpaced halfway, 13th of 14, 29l behind Plume (9-0) at Haydock 6f 2yo stks (5) gf in Sep.
