close up, ridden along 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
towards rear and soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, driven and ran on final furlong, not reached winner
reared at start, always behind
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden when hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, effort when not much room and hampered over 1f out, not recovered
chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong, not reached winner
led, headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
jumped right at start, towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, led over 1f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong
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Luscivious and Sandwith look capable of making the frame however in a race where the market may point to further clues, it is BILLY RED who is put forward to score. The selection has been a runner-up at the last two attempts and has progressed for each race so should be able to go one better here today. He remains 5lbs higher than when last winning back in January but has been running well of late and should be able to win off this mark. The drop back to five furlongs and the switch to a slower surface suited Luscivious last time and the gelding looks to have recaptured some form. He is 6lb lower than his last turf winning mark, so could pop up here but it is a worry that his poor runs have out numbered his good ones in recent times. Sandwith looks another to keep on the right side of. The gelding was a runner-up at Hamilton most recently and looks capable of making the frame here, although his inconsistent form is a bit of a worry. Refer to the market for clues to the remainder who have little in the way of good recent form on offer, so for us Billy Red gets the nod and may not come across an easier task.
Ocean Blaze 15-2 (8-7) Led on rail, ridden and kept on final furlong until caught post, 2nd of 11, ns behind Our Piccadilly (8-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Namir (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 18l behind Earlsmedic (9-4) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Not My Choice (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Always behind, never in contention, 12th of 13, 5l behind Perlachy (8-4) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
King Of Swords (IRE) 5-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace, 7th of 13, 7l behind Imperial Sword (8-9) at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Billy Red 4-1 (9-3) Soon led, hung left over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, caught final strides, 2nd of 7, shd behind Orpen's Art (8-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm.
Sea Rover (IRE) 9-2fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 5th of 17, 7l behind Misplaced Fortune (8-10) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Circuit Dancer (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 13, 6l behind Liberty Ship (8-10) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Feelin Foxy 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Revue Princess (9-4) at Newcastle 5f (5) gf.
Molly Two 11-4fav (9-6) Led to over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 19l behind Revue Princess (9-4) at Newcastle 5f (5) gf.
Regal Royale 14-1 (9-0) Outpaced towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 5l behind Andrasta (7-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Peopleton Brook 16-1 (8-8) Held up on outside, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed along and in command final furlong, comfortably, won at Goodwood 5f app hcp (6) gd beating Miss Firefly (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Loose Caboose (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Behind and soon outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, staying on when not much room inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 17, 2 1/4l behind Ryedane (9-4) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Divine Spirit 4-1fav (8-7) Dwelt and went right start, always behind, last of 11, 16l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Sandwith 15-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Andrasta (7-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Luscivious 13-2 (8-0) Went left start, behind, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Glasshoughton 12-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden halfway, never on terms, 6th of 9, 4l behind Rasaman (8-10) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Braille 6-1fav (8-11) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 15, 6l behind Kyzer Chief (8-4) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Circle Dance (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Slowly away, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 9l behind Invincible Lad (9-4) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Garstang 11-2 (9-5) Disputed lead to 2f out, weakened rapidly, last of 11, 16l behind Compton Classic (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
