held up, ridden 3f out, one pace
held up, ridden 3f out, one pace
made all, soon clear, ridden 2f out, ridden out
in touch, chased leaders 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
steadied start, headway 4f out, chased winner 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
Nonrunner
Dante's Diamond was a beaten favourite when last seen however he can go well fresh and can score here, at the main expense of Birkside and Sawwaah. Although still a maiden, the selection put in a series of consistent efforts when last seen and now dropped to this grade, he could go well at a decent price. Sawwaah has been running well in selling company recently and has his first run for new trainer Tom Dascombe today. He purchased him for ¿6000 after his most recent run and will be looking for a quick return on that investment today. Ionian Spring represents a stable still having their fair share of winners so the course and distance winner gets more than a passing nod, whilst Camille Pissarro should appreciate the drop in grade and given his consistency, must have very solid place claims at least. Not the worst claimer you'll see, and Dante's Diamond can land the spoils.
Camille Pissarro (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, smooth headway over 4f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind They All Laughed (9-4) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Celticello (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 20l behind Abbey Cat (8-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Sept.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 7l behind William's Way (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Dante's Diamond (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Scutch Mill (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Dec.
Birkside 10-3fav (9-9) Held up, headway 3f out, switched out and every chance when slightly hampered over 1f out, no impression on winner, lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Mayireneyrbel (8-3) at Bath 1m 2f sll (6) frm.
Sawwaah (IRE) Evensfav (9-12) Jumped right at start and held up, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 16, 1l behind Bond Diamond (9-6) at Beverley 1m sll (5) gf in Apr.
Fly By Jove (IRE) 100-1 (9-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 11l behind Shake On It (8-11) at Bath 1m 5f mdn stk (5) frm in Apr.
Missouri (USA) 7-1 (10-8) Mid-division, no impression 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 19l behind Vanishing Dancer (11-1) at Kempton 1m 3f amt hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Ionian Spring (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Dwelt, held up, smooth headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ridden out, won at Southwell 1m 4f clm (6) fbs in Feb beating Dispol Peto (8-9) by 2l, 12 ran.