led until ridden and headed halfway, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out and soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden 3f out, kept on well final furlong
prominent, led halfway, soon ridden and kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and kept on again inside final furlong
slowly into stride and always towards rear
always towards rear
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
Withdrawn
This is a competitive apprentice handicap to open the card and the vote is given to Rondo, with Choreography and Mugeba also considered. The selection has plenty in his favour as he arrives here in good form as he was a good third behind Charles Parnell at Ayr last time. He is a course and distance winner and he goes particularly well for his young pilot. He ticks enough boxes to make him the percentage call. Choreography was second behind Choysia at Catterick last time and one of his two career wins came over this course and distance so he is worthy of respect. Mugeba ran well last time when chasing home Hansomelle, but she never looked like getting to the winenr that day and her best form is over a slightly longer trip. Bond Playboy has been a little disappointing of late but he is certainly capable of making the frame if he can recapture some of his old sparkle. A tricky start to proceedings and we will nominate Rondo to lead them home.
Breaking Shadow (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Bid For Gold (8-13) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Choreography 5-1 (9-1) Held up, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Choysia (9-8) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) frm.
Mugeba 11-2fav (9-6) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, ran on to chase clear winner final furlong, 2nd of 17, 9l behind Hansomelle (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jul.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, soon ridden, no extra from over 1f out, 12th of 23, 4l behind Richelieu (9-12) at Navan 6f hcp 0-60 frm in Apr.
Bond Playboy 50-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind and soon pushed along, headway over 2f out beaten final furlong, 14th of 15, 7l behind Hazelhurst (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Rondo 13-2 (8-6) Mid-division stand side, ridden over 2f out, soon chased leaders, one pace inside furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Charles Parnell (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
The Salwick Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and every chance halfway until no extra close home, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Spiritual Peace (9-8) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gs in Jul.
Newkeylets 12-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside last, kept on one pace close home, 4th of 11, 3/4l behind Luck Will Come (8-12) at Hamilton 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Oeuf A La Neige 12-1 (8-8) Carried right start, chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, 12th of 17, 7l behind Charles Parnell (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Telepathic (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Copper King (9-5) at Carlisle 7f clm (6) gf in Jul.
Cumberland Road 150-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 22l behind Goodbye (8-12) at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
Takanewa (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Tommy Tobougg (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f mdn aut stk (6) gd in Jul.
