tracked leaders, blundered 2nd, driven and outpaced before 2 out, soon lost touch, stayed on to snatch remote 3rd near finish, tailed off
tracked leader, close up when brought down 3rd (usual 5th)
led until fell heavily 3rd (usual 5th)
held up in last pair, close up 3rd (usual 5th), went 2nd after 2 out, led narrowly before last, soon ridden, kept on under pressure flat (2 flights omitted, low sun)
held up in last pair, headway after 2nd, left 2nd at 3rd (usual 5th), outpaced after 2 out, no chance after, lost remote 3rd near finish, tailed off
tracked leaders, left in lead 3rd (usual 5th), headed narrowly before last, ridden and kept on flat, held towards finish
The best race on the card and none are discounted. However, Ormesher has plenty on his plate giving weight away all round as a four-year-old and Horst has failed to complete on two of his last three starts. Confirmed trailblazer, Beyondtemptation has landed seven of 15 career wins here so is impossible to omit from the shortlist although a 7lb hike for his latest course victory this month seems harsh. Placedela Concorde is consistent but is probably where the handicapper wants him and For Three steps into handicap grade for the first time. So we'll go with FANZIO (NAP) who's come up against useful sorts this term and ran an excellent race last time when pitched in against older horses in handicap company. He receives weight all round and should still be on the upgrade.
Ormesher 7-2 (11-7) Pressed winner, led briefly after 3rd, in touch, driven and lost place before 2 out where not fluent, soon no impression, well beaten 4th when mistake last, 4th of 6, 14 3/4l behind Mon Port (11-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (4) gd in Apr.
Horst (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Led, headed 3rd, tracked leader, ridden 3 out, weakening when fell heavily 2 out, at Wetherby 2m hcp (4) gd in Mar.
Beyondtemptation 9-2 (10-13) Made all, clear before 3rd until approaching 7th, not fluent 2 out, clear last, stayed on well, won at Hexham 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in May beating Desert Island Dusk (11-5) by 15l, 7 ran.
For Three (IRE) 11-8fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, headway on inside after 3 out, went 2nd before next, challenged last, ridden to lead flat, kept on towards finish, won at Hexham 2m (4) gd in May beating Dr Hooves (11-0) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Placedela Concorde 20-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders after 4 out, 2nd before 3 out until approaching next, weakened approaching last, 6th of 11, 15 1/4l behind Wemyss Point (11-12) at Wetherby 2m 4f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Fanzio (FR) 4-1 (10-13) Led, ridden and headed last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Rakhine State (11-4) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Apr.
