held up in last, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages
held up in touch, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, faded final furlong
tracked leader, led inside final furlong, hard ridden, all out
went right start, led, headed inside final furlong, soon rallied, kept on
held up towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, never a threat
A handicap winner last year, Luxor has struggled so far this season albeit in better company than this. By contrast, stable companion CELTIC MANOR has won both outings so far this year including his handicap debut at Doncaster last time and the Haggas charge is taken to cope with today’s step up in class. Heath Charnock defied a penalty in novice company over track and trip in May and can also figure while better is expected from Alkaraama returning to his winning trip after disappointing over 7f. San Carlos has recorded both wins over 7f while Intuitive has struggled in handicaps and Roxy Art drops in class and distance.
Luxor 14-1 (8-10) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never able to challenge, 15th of 22, 9 1/2l behind Recon Mission (9-2) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
San Carlos 9-2 (8-13) In touch, headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Spirit Warning (8-11) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (2) pol in Jun.
Roxy Art (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden inside final furlong, no impression, 10th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Isaan Queen (9-0) at Chelmsford City 6f lst fll stks (1) pol in May.
Alkaraama (USA) 11-10fav (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, no chance with winner, weakened into 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Current Option (9-2) at Thirsk 7f stks (5) gs in Jun.
Heath Charnock 14-1 (9-9) Always prominent, led over 1f out, all out, won at Chelmsford City 6f stks (5) pol in May beating Johnny Reb (9-2) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Intuitive (IRE) 11-4 (9-4) Close up in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 4 1/4l behind Rathbone (9-7) at Leicester 6f hcp (3) gf in May.
Celtic Manor (IRE) 13-8fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, challenged going well 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right, driven out, won at Doncaster 6f hcp (5) sft in Jun beating Swinging Eddie (8-12) by 1/2l, 10 ran.