prominent far side, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders stand side, ridden and led over 2f out, driven out
tracked leaders stand side, ridden and headway to chase winner over 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
prominent far side, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened
tracked leaders far side, ridden 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance with first 2
Riverside Dancer is the pick ahead of Strike Force and Phinerine, with Lucky Bee and Howards Tipple worth a mention at least. This claimer should be well within the compass of Riverside Dancer judged on a somewhat unlucky run in similar company at Catterick six days ago. Kevin Ryan's filly reared up as the stalls opened, and in the circumstances did well to finish as close as she did. A look back at her juvenile form reveals that she beat subsequent winner Voodoo Moon at Ripon on one occasion, and a semblance of that ability would be good enough here. Strike Force seems better on the all-weather, but is capable at this level, while Phinerine also fares better on the sand but has been in good heart of late. Lucky Bee has gone right off the boil lately but is dangerous to dismiss entirely at this level, and Howards Tipple is dropped in class as well. Riverside Dancer is the pick on past form.
Signor Whippee 33-1 (8-10) Outpaced and behind, 11th of 13, 15l behind Brut (8-12) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Phinerine 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway on inside 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Mistral Sky (9-5) at W'hampton 6f clm (6) pol.
Lucky Bee (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Chased leaders far side, ridden, weakened 2f out, 11th of 15, 13l behind Multitude (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Riverside Dancer (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway well over 1f out, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Bold Indian (8-10) at Catterick 7f 3yo clm (6) gf.
Howards Tipple 9-1 (8-13) In touch stand's side, ridden to lead group over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 8th of 15, 6l behind Multitude (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Strike Force 3-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, switched right final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Nashharry (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Northern Candy 50-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 11, 22l behind Only A Grand (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn auc (7) gs in Oct.
Dolly Coughdrop (IRE) 9-1 (8-1) With leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 12l behind Fish Called Johnny (8-4) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
