tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside last
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside last
bumped start and in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner from over 1f out, soon one pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, good headway final furlong to lead close home
behind and soon outpaced, ridden over halfway and soon beaten
A tough call with Champagne Cracker just preferred over Diamond Katie. A valiant winner at Musselburgh, a few days ago, it is hardly surprising that connections are striking while the iron is hot. She was far from winning out of turn on that occasion and looks to have obvious claims here again. Diamond Katie won a fair race at Sandown on her most recent visit. She looks an out-and-out six furlong performer in our book and while we are reluctant to oppose her, they may get away from her given her poor draw tonight. Karminskey Park is a regular in sprint handicaps but is a regular loser also. Dropped back to five tonight, the small field will suit but more rain would have helped her cause. Baron Rhodes has an eye-catching jockey booking. He is though out-of-form and oddly enough, tonight's draw is not that ideal for what is essentially a hold-up performer. Frascati should show speed while Angelofthenorth's previous run at Haydock is dutifully ignored as she met significant interference at a vital stage. Champagne Cracker is recommended as the win selection.
Baron Rhodes 14-1 (9-7) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 11, 5l behind Pivotal's Princess (8-8) at Doncaster 5f fll hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Frascati 9-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 3l behind One Way Ticket (9-7) at Catterick 5f hcp (4) gf.
Diamond Katie (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) In touch, chased leader over 2f out, stayed on steadily under pressure and pressed leader inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Quality Street (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Angelofthenorth 10-1 (8-11) Slightly hampered start, badly hampered after 1f, soon behind, no impression, 5th of 10, 6l behind Peopleton Brook (8-10) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Karminskey Park 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Urban Calm (8-4) at Warwick 5f hcp (5) sft.
Champagne Cracker 3-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to challenge entering final furlong and kept on to lead close home, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) gf beating Valiant Romeo (8-11) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sahara Silk (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden when led briefly over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, 5th of 12, 2l behind Inch By Inch (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol.
Jerry's Girl (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 12l behind Peopleton Brook (8-6) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
