tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, soon one pace
mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, never on terms
always behind
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
soon driven and led, strong pace, headed over 1f out, weakened
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, mid-division, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner
A drop into this claiming company for the first time should see HICCUPS return to form and he's taken to do so ahead Hanoverian Baron and Ozone Trustee. As the highest rated here the selection makes immediate appeal and because he scored on his only previous visit to this track that appeal increases. His performance in a Thirsk handicap in his penultimate start shows some ability remains and he should be the one they all have to aim at. Connections of Hanoverian Baron have had to lower their sights a lot with this one and he should go better on these terms amongst these rivals. Ozone Trustee's recent efforts have been poor and trainer Alan Swinbank will be hoping a drop to a trip under a mile for the first time will bring about some much needed improvement. On these terms Red China Blues shouldn't be ignored but in a very poor race Hiccups is taken to win.
Moody Tunes 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 10th of 16, 8l behind Sunnyside Tom (9-9) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Rowan Lodge (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Lucayan Dancer (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf in Jun.
Hiccups 11-2 (9-13) Held up, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7l behind Glenridding (9-7) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Ozone Trustee (NZ) 5-1 (9-8) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 9l behind Lucayan Dancer (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf in Jun.
Pianoforte (USA) 11-2 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 8th of 16, 10l behind Not Now Lewis (8-13) at Thirsk 1m (6) gd in Jun.
Recoil (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) In rear when stumbled 4f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 33l behind Keisha Kayleigh (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f sell stks (5) gf in Jun.
Portrush Storm 33-1 (8-6) Held up and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 14l behind Can Can Star (9-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
Beauchamp Unique 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, chased leaders over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 26l behind Hi Dancer (10-0) at Hamilton 1m 5f ldy hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Divine Design (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Mid-division best, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 16th of 20, 10l behind Dotada (8-10) at Naas 6f hcp 0-65.
Red China Blues (USA) 11-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 12, 17l behind Olympic Dream (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Hanoverian Baron 25-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 13l behind Luscivious (9-6) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fbs.