mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, struggling when hampered over 3f out, soon behind
slowly into stride, towards rear, switched left over 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, challenging when bumped over 1f out and inside final furlong, led final stride
held up towards rear, headway from 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged left under pressure, headed final stride
reared leaving stalls, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not reached leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden when not clear run over 1f out, no impression after
chased leader, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
in touch, effort 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened entering final furlong
chased leaders, challenged 4f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden and hard pressed from over 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
More guessing involved here than on a Page Three Weakest Link Special, and it is the most tentative of votes that goes to Swingkeel over Montfjord and Appointment. A bit of a flop last time out on soft ground at the quagmire that is Chepstow, much better is expected from Swingkeel today now back on a more suitable surface. A mark of 75 for his handicap debut looks fair and with plenty of stamina in his pedigree, the step up to this trip looks sure to suit. Monfjord has shown ability, and is related to some decent stayers, whilst Victoria Montoya has run some good races in defeat but the step up in trip is not as likely to play to her strengths. Krisnando was well-backed when tasting yet another defeat recently and is hard to fancy today, as is Dancing Dik who looks mediocre at best. Stablemate Appointment has shown more ability and has claims now back on better ground, but is not certain to get this longer trip. The consistent Dolly Penrose is yet another for consideration having shaped as if this trip will be ideal, however the top of the handicap may be the place to look and Swingkeel gets the nod.
Swingkeel (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, outpaced 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Nemo Spirit (9-3) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Montfjord (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led, quickened over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 3rd of 4, 11l behind Meshtri (9-3) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Victoria Montoya 5-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Inchwood (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn fll (4) gs in May.
Dolly Penrose 4-1 (8-6) With leader, ridden 2f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 9l behind Icon Project (8-7) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Silk Hall (UAE) 33-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden 2f out, kept on to chase leaders, 5th of 13, 6l behind Stow (8-10) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Hadron Collider (FR) 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 10, 8l behind Amerigo (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Appointment 12-1 (9-0) In touch, struggling when hampered on rails over 2f out, no chance after, 8th of 13, 16l behind Moment's Notice (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Dancing Dik 7-2 (9-7) In touch, led over 4f out, headed 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 15, 17l behind Trip The Light (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (6) gf in May.
Lord's Bidding 20-1 (8-4) Led until headed over 2f out, gradually lost place, 9th of 10, 15l behind Amerigo (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Warsaw Waltz 33-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway 3f out, driven to challenge 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 10l behind Trip The Light (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (6) gf in May.
Krisnando 7-4fav (8-11) Slowly away, in rear, headway on outside 2f out, kept on, never reached leaders, 7th of 13, 3l behind Everybody Knows (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
No Rules 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 9l behind Any Given Day (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Teen Spirit (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 15, 11l behind Trip The Light (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (6) gf in May.
Brave Boogie 6-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden along over 5f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 8, 13l behind Kiribati King (9-1) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
