in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on until weakened close home
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out to chase leaders, kept on to lead inside final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on close home
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced halfway, kept on again inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
led outright and raced alone far side, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
led stand side, ridden over 2f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong
in touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened
Nonrunner
Thoughtsofstardom is worth chancing in this company and is preferred over Rothesay Dancer and Blackheath, while Howards Tipple is another to bear in mind for a place. The last named went close here last time out and obviously has nothing to fear from the nature of this tricky course. The drop back to the minimum trip is a concern, so he needs everything to fall into place for him. Blackheath has two Hamilton wins under his belt and is another unlikely to be inconvenienced by the track. However, he can be unpredictable and, even for a race of this nature, he is difficult to recommend with supreme confidence. Rothesay Dancer is better than recent form figures would suggest and has fair claims at this level. Jim Goldie's filly does like to hear her hooves rattle, so any rain would count against her. Therefore, we take a chance with Thoughtsofstardom, who appears to be a touch more versatile regarding the ground. The son of Mind Games goes well on the All Weather, but ran a cracker when second at Brighton a week ago and, if building on that performance, he can gain an overdue success back on turf.
Rothesay Dancer 40-1 (7-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 7l behind How's She Cuttin' (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (3) gd.
Beamsley Beacon 15-2 (8-8) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 7l behind Brut (8-12) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Thoughtsofstardom 16-1 (8-13) In touch, hard ridden 2f out, driven and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Cosmic Destiny (8-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Howards Tipple 10-3 (8-8) Tracked leaders stand side, chased winner over 2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Riverside Dancer (8-9) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf.
Beverley Beau 15-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride and always behind, 7th of 9, 10l behind Calypso King (10-0) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) pol.
My Drop (IRE) 3-1 (8-7) Pulled hard, settled 3rd, running on when hampered on rails over 1f out, kept on, not recover, 3rd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Telltime (8-11) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Blackheath (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Prominent, ridden halfway and soon weakened, 12th of 14, 15l behind Brut (11-0) at Hamilton 6f amt hcp (6) gf.
Chairman Bobby 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 11l behind Hotham (9-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
