chased leaders, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened 1f out
behind, ridden and headway into mid-division over 1f out, never near leaders
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
with winner, ridden over 2f out lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden and headway towards stands side over 1f out, stayed on to chase leading pair towards finish, no impression
mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
chased leaders to over 1f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
made all, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
mid-division, outpaced when not much room over 1f out, never dangerous
Low numbers are best on fast ground but if there's rain around then high is best on soft going. Sharp Shoes has won a couple of little races at Hamilton and is 5lb higher but Dancing Freddy's recent good form is due to a drop in the ratings and he's respected. Tillys Tale went up 7lb for scoring at Southwell and that proved too much on her subsequent start at Ripon. Equuleus Pictor hasn't won for two years but has dropped to a very fair mark and ran well at Leicester last time. CRIMSON CLOUD was an unlucky loser at Newcastle last time when she stumbled as she was challenging eventual winner Cinderkamp. She has the benefit of Lee Topliss' claim here and can gain compensation. Chosen One won on soft ground here last July and can go close from a 2lb lower mark if the going turns heavy.
Tillys Tale 11-1 (9-12) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Angelo Poliziano (9-5) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Atlantic Cycle (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, 9l behind Johnstown Lad (9-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp 50-80 pol in Oct.
Absa Lutte (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt in rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, 14l behind Dashwood (9-7) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Cruise Tothelimit (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Prominent on outside, lost place over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 17l behind Lost In Paris (9-8) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gd.
Sleepy Blue Ocean 11-1 (9-7) Bumped start held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 10, 7l behind Flying Applause (8-9) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Crimson Cloud 5-2 (9-0) Held up, headway 2f out, switched left and got through to challenge going well over 1f out, soon led, headed post, 2nd of 6, shd behind Cinderkamp (9-7) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Chosen One (IRE) 7-2fav (8-11) Raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 6l behind River Falcon (9-5) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Red Roar (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Raced center, held up, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Taurus Twins (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Time Medicean 7-1 (9-0) Dwelt, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 16l behind Klynch (9-3) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Senate Majority 9-2 (9-7) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Klynch (9-3) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in May.
Schoolboy Champ 13-2 (9-12) In touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon hampered, kept on, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Bid For Gold (9-6) at Carlisle 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Sharp Bullet (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Doc Hay (9-11) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Timber Treasure (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, faded entering final furlong, 6th of 10, 11l behind Nevada Desert (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Equuleus Pictor 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, keeping on one pace when short of room over 1f out, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Six Wives (8-5) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Sharp Shoes 7-2 (8-1) Made virtually all, ridden and hard pressed from over over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held on, won at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May beating Ingleby Star (8-8) by shd, 11 ran.
Dancing Freddy (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Sands Of Dee (9-4) at Hamilton 5f clm stks 0-70 (6) gd.
Tenancy (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 10th of 12, 10l behind Tournedos (9-5) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in May.
