in touch, wide and pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
led early, tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden out
in touch, raced green and soon pushed along, switched left over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
close up, ridden and headway to chase winner over 1f out, closing towards finish
close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
Very little solid form on offer despite a decent-size field and therefore not an easy one to unravel. Star Shakeera was clear of Kiskadee when the pair were third and fourth in a recent Musselburgh maiden and placings should be confirmed. Toutatis showed ability in bumpers earlier this year and debuts for Alistair Whillans, whilst Tele Red and Imperial Eight are newcomers to note and Arkaig Treasure is presumably better than his debut run when sent off favourite. He's since been gelded. Coming home third in a Ripon handicap reads well in such a race as this, so GAINSBOURG can step forward in what may prove a less demanding task.
Mr Gambino 300-1 (10-0) Slowly away, outpaced, last of 11, 29 3/4l behind Motawaajed (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Tele Red 15-2 (10-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never threatened, 6th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Andante (10-12) at Newcastle 1m 6f (5) sft in Dec.
Toutatis (USA) 7-1 (10-0) Held up last, driven along out wide 6f out, weakened over 4f out, 5th of 6, 11 1/4l behind Moneykenny (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Kiskadee 33-1 (9-10) Dwelt and niggled along early, in rear, pushed along in 5th over 2f out, closed into 4th over 1f out, ran on steadily final furlong but no threat, 4th of 7, 4l behind Lilikoi (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.
Mazastep 150-1 (9-10) In rear of main group, pushed after 3f out, made no impression, 6th of 8, 13 1/2l behind Soapys Sister (9-0) at Ayr 6f mdn fll stks (5) gd in May.
Arkaig Treasure (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 18 1/4l behind Homer Stokes (9-2) at Wetherby 7f stks (6) gf in Jun.
Braes Of Doune Orientor gelding out of Gargoyle Girl.
Gainsbourg 3-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, ridden and ran on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Arranmore (10-0) at Ripon 1m hcp (5) gs in Jul.
Keep The Faith (IRE) Al Kazeem gelding out of Selka.
Will He Dance (IRE) Fast Company gelding out of Dubai's Success.
Imperial Eight (IRE) Lawman filly out of Avomcic.
Star Shakeera 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, headway in 2nd to challenge 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed under 2f out, soon hung right and headed over 1f out, ran on same pace final furlong until no extra close home, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Lilikoi (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m mdn fll stks (5) gf in Jun.