mid-division, lost place halfway, soon behind
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed, not quicken inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and edged left from over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
soon with leader, led 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon headed, not quicken inside final furlong
keen, in touch, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, one pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, not clear run and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden when not much room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always behind
Dixieanna, Borderlescott and Molly Marie are all sure to have their supporters here but we will seek a bit of value and put forward Algharb as the one to beat. The selection failed to settle but was still not beaten all that far in a competitive handicap at Newmarket last time which was won by the progressive Wrighty Almighty. He had previously won well at Ripon when beating Billy One Punch and this progressive colt looks worth chancing with conditions very much in his favour. Dixieanna finished narrowly in front of our selection last time but we are confident that the placings will be reversed if Algharb does not pull like he did in that Newmarket race. Borderlescott is interesting as he won with a bit in hand when defeating Divine Spirit over this course and distance when last seen out. He has a leading chance again tonight and will not be far away at the finish despite his rise in the weights. Molly Marie would also have claims on a strict form line through Wrighty Almighty and it would be no surprise to see her go well. However, in a fascinating contest we will stick with Algharb to get the better of his rivals.
Bird Over 9-1 (9-0) Raced stand side, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 20, 6l behind Clinet (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp (2) gd.
My Gacho (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (9-1) Raced stand side, chased winner, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Gloved Hand (9-5) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Graze On 25-1 (9-2) Behind far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 14, 6l behind Gloved Hand (9-5) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Dixieanna 16-1 (8-10) Keen, chased leaders, ridden and effort entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Wrighty Almighty (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Borderlescott 40-1 (8-0) Held up, headway halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Divine Spirit (9-4) by a nk, 17 ran.
Algharb 2-1fav (8-10) Keen, close up, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, weakened near finish, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Wrighty Almighty (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Molly Marie (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Held up and keen, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Danzili Bay (9-4) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Make Us Flush 25-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 30l behind Turn On The Style (8-5) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
