chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led final furlong, kept on well
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on
went right start, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed final furlong, one pace
soon outpaced towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, hard ridden 2f out, no impression
dwelt, always towards rear
Silly Gilly can reverse recent form with Rann Na Cille and is a tentative selection in a tricky sprint handicap; Mangano has a 6lb penalty for carry for winning at Musselburgh eight days ago but also has to be a threat in this company. Orotund is another worth a mention but he has been struggling since he lost his maiden tag. He needs luck on his side. Mangano (who is closely matched with Orotund) has been holding his form well and fully deserved his success last week. However, this is a slightly stiffer test and, as he has been brushed aside from his current rating in the past, he looks vulnerable today. Rann Na Cille failed to get competitive from a poor draw at Beverley six days ago and may be worth another chance now there is less of an emphasis on the position of the stalls. The betting market will be a good gauge where he is concerned. Nevertheless, Silly Gilly makes a touch more appeal at the likely odds. Karl Burke's filly will be suited by the underfoot conditions and, as she has been crying out for another crack at this trip, the daughter of Mull Of Kintyre is expected to be a lively option this afternoon.
Rann Na Cille (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, squeezed for room and hampered inside final furlong, soon eased, 13th of 17, 7l behind Jabbara (8-1) at Beverley 5f fll hcp (5) gd.
Distant Sun (USA) 5-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out until one pace inside last final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Frank Crow (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Silly Gilly (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Topflightcoolracer (8-13) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Mangano 12-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway inside final furlong to lead post, won at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) sft beating Moheebb (8-8) by a hd, 12 ran.
Vanatina (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) With leader, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, 6th of 9, 17l behind Montrachet (9-7) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Orotund 8-1 (8-6) Close up, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened, 11th of 15, 11l behind John Keats (9-6) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Fistral 33-1 (8-4) Always behind, 9th of 11, 22l behind Caravel (9-11) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Mandriano (ITY) 14-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Howards Tipple (9-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Bidders Itch 66-1 (7-13) Towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 8, 15l behind Mandurah (9-5) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Senora Lenorah 33-1 (7-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Howards Tipple (9-5) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Stoneacre Gareth (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 9th of 10, 6l behind Drifting Gold (9-6) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
