in touch in rear, headway 2f out, soon ridden to chase winner, kept on one pace final furlong
in touch, headway to chase winner over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong
led, headed narrowly halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
raced wide in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led narrowly halfway, driven out
in touch in rear, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, never near leaders
keen tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
always in rear
An uninspiring Class 6 sprint which may fall the way of John O'Shea's veteran campaigner, THE JAILER. He hasn't necessarily got the best form in the book of these but looks the most likely to deliver his running over 5f on soft ground. He does arrive in decent heart too after recording satisfactory performances on all three starts this season. Conditions will also suit Griffin Point, a much-improved second at Newbury last time in a higher grade sprint which reads well in the context of this race. However, he was beaten in a Windsor seller the time before, making his overall profile hard to evaluate. Dixie Gwalia is respected off topweight but still rather looks a horse in search of a trip to some extent, although he's certainly shortlist material.
Dixie Gwalia 16-1 (8-10) Dwelt, soon in mid-division, good headway in centre course 3f out, stayed on to 3rd and edged left over 1f out, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Scommettitrice (8-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-55 (6) sft.
Griffin Point (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Led centre group and overall leader, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Festival Dance (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
The Jailer 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Irish Girls Spirit (8-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Decider (USA) 18-1 (8-9) Led early, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 15l behind Perlachy (9-3) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Red Rhythm 15-2 (8-13) Taken to post early, held up, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 11l behind Novalist (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Forty Proof (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Outpaced towards rear near side, never on terms, 11th of 14, 7l behind Irish Girls Spirit (8-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Boudicca (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Always behind, 11th of 12, 19l behind Limetree Lady (8-12) at Cork 5f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Glitter (IRE) 80-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out, last of 10, 43l behind Autumn Fire (8-10) at Chepstow 1m mdn auc stks (5) gd in May.