tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon lost place
held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon ridden to challenge, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on well
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ran on well
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never able to challenge
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch in mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
A decent opportunity for DR RICHARD KIMBLE (NAP). Mark Johnston's Lawman gelding has placed in a couple of competitive handicaps of late and should not prove inconvenienced by tackling 1m4f for the first time. Raised 4lb for those placed efforts, he still appeals as feasibly treated for a yard capable of bringing about major improvement in their charges. Silver Character is respected but concedes 6lb to the selection on what is only his second run on Turf, his best form hitherto achieved at Woiverhampton. Moon Of Baroda is worth a market note as he both steps up in trip and makes his handicap debut for a yard enjoying a good spell. Oskemen has a chance if discovering the promise shown as a juvenile with Clive Cox and David O'Meara can be expected to find the key to him.
Silver Character (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in May beating Silver Crescent (9-2) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sexy Beast 14-1 (9-2) Steadied start, keen in rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Baghdad (9-7) at York 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May.
Oskemen 20-1 (9-1) Always behind, 12th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Baghdad (9-7) at York 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May.
Grandscape 16-1 (9-0) Held up, pushed along over 3f out, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Shuhood (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in May.
Dr Richard Kimble (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Led 2f, tracked leader who went clear 6f out, closed quickly and ridden to lead over 3f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Blooriedotcom (9-7) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Apex Predator (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Knighted (9-5) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Moon of Baroda 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Chief Ironside (9-5) at Chester 1m 2f mdn stks (3) gd in May.
Gembari 13-2 (9-9) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, 3rd over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Elysees (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Tommy Shelby (FR) 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, 13th of 16, 23 3/4l behind Baghdad (9-7) at York 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May.