towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, no impression
chased winner until hung right over 4f out, ran wide and lost place over 3f out
in touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, chased winner over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up and keen, ridden and headway well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
A chance is taken with Queens Hand, who gets the nod over Entertain, while the debutante Fragile Witness would not have to be anything out of the ordinary to figure for a place in this company. The last named is a full-brother to recent juvenile winner Tryandstopme, so it is not unfeasible to think that he can go well first time up. Watch the market where he is concerned. Entertain won a claimer on the All Weather last month and is entitled to respect on that form. She does need to prove her stamina over this extra furlong, though, and could be vulnerable today. Therefore, we take a chance with Queens Hand, who has already proved herself capable over slightly further but may be equally adept at this intermediate trip. The Alan Swinbank-trained filly is on a fair mark at present and could easily go on to a modest handicap if all goes well here.
Fragile Witness Fraam gelding out of 5f winner Heavenly Abstone.
Kristikhab (IRE) 20-1 (8-0) Dwelt and went right start, always behind, last of 6, 26l behind Straffan (9-1) at Hamilton 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in May.
Danaatt (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Soon outpaced in rear, last of 15, 23l behind Halle Bop (8-11) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn fll (D3) gd in Sept.
Twice Nightly 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, chased winner until over 3f out, ridden and hung right from over 1f out, 9th of 12, 14l behind Caona (9-5) at W'hampton 7f 2yo hcp (F4) pol in Dec.
Entertain 9-4fav (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead post, won at Southwell 6f mdn clm (7) fbs in May beating Alzarma (8-8) by a nk, 12 ran.
Queens Hand (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 7l behind Kelly Nicole (9-1) at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp (5) sft in May.
Keyalzao (IRE) 66-1 (7-6) Always behind, 6th of 8, 35l behind Tomasino (9-13) at Carlisle 1m 4f clm (6) sft in May.
Noorain 16-1 (8-5) Always behind, 15th of 20, 18l behind Bond Finesse (8-6) at Redcar 7f sll (6) gf in May.