chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, headway to lead 2f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, switched outside, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, not reach leaders
mid-division, ridden, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, just held on
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ridden, ran on well final furlong, just failed
mid-division, one pace when not much room 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leader, ridden, outpaced well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, behind, headway when not clear run 2f out and over 1f out, ridden, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong
behind, headway on outside 2f out, ridden, kept on final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Jordans Elect can go close despite topweight, with Mister Benji, Defi and El Palmar all likely to play their part. Jordans Elect has been placed on each of his last three outings, including twice here at Hamilton in May. He took too keen a hold when trying to make all at Ayr over 10 furlongs last time, finishing third in the end, and this drop back to a mile with slightly more restraint from the saddle can see him gain a deserved third course victory, the last of which was in this very race two years ago. Mister Benji gets plenty of weight from the selection, but most of his form has been on the all-weather, while of late that comment also applies to Defi. El Palmar likewise has been confined to the sand, but a look back at his form reveals that he was successful at York off a mark of 68 for David Barron two years ago, and he is interesting with his stable in good form recently. Nevada Desert is a former course-and-distance winner so is worth a mention as well, although his recent form is uninspiring, and for the winner we much prefer the claims of Jordans Elect.
Jordans Elect 25-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Ryan's Future (8-10) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Defi (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon drifted left, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Royal Dignitary (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Fair Shake (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, reminders after 1f, always behind, last of 11, 34l behind Following Flow (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Nevada Desert (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 11l behind The Composer (8-9) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in May.
Hansomelle (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 16l behind Bollin Edward (8-12) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
El Palmar 13-2 (8-12) Led early, chased leaders, ridden, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 9l behind Dispol Peto (8-9) at Southwell 1m app hcp (6) fbs in May.
Champain Sands (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Prominent, driven over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 18, 8l behind Exit Smiling (9-4) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Mister Benji 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden, every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Penel (7-13) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in May.
