held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd well inside final furlong, ran on, not reach winner
slowly away, behind, ridden over 2f out, edged left 1f out, never on terms
led early, tracked leaders, left 2nd over 5f out, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on
soon led, hit rails, faltered and headed over 5f out, soon in rear, weakened 2f out
tracked leader, left in lead over 5f out, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace over 1f out
Freddy With A Y is capable of winning this claimer but hasn't beaten a rival home the last twice, albeit in better company, which does diminish confidence in his chance. Ocean Legend goes to post for the 116th time but still retains enthusiasm and the ability to put his head in front where it matters as he seeks a 17th success. He is respected in more ways than one. Richard Hannon fields a pair of the yard's lesser lights with Jupiter Custos presumably stable preferred with Hughes aboard. However, DELUXE has displayed one or two pieces of form which catch the eye and rates a value option under Mitch Godwin, 2-12 in his first season in the saddle and creating a good initial impression.
Freddy With A Y (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, well beaten over 2f out, last of 13, 49l behind Mutawathea (10-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Polar Kite (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 9, 6l behind Dylan's Storm (8-11) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Windsor 6f sell stks (6) gf in Jun beating Indus Valley (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Jupiter Custos (FR) 16-1 (8-13) Took keen hold tracking leaders, outpaced over 2f out, went poor 4th close home, 4th of 6, 19l behind Ajaadat (9-1) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Deluxe 3-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden and edged right over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5l behind Wind In My Sails (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn 0-75 (5) gd.
Ocean Crystal 4-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, keeping on when hampered on inside over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong but never dangerous after, 5th of 10, 8l behind Big McIntosh (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.