held up in touch, headway over 4f out, challenged over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd when no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
held up mid-division on outer, headway over 3f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, always held by winner
held up in rear and keen, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace
held up mid-division, weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, soon chased winner until ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear and keen, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
ZAIF is in good heart just now and represents good value to lead this lot home today. Spinning Waters and Astronomical deserve a change of fortune and can be expected to be on the premises for each-way punters, while Outland, with Kieren Fallon in the plate, is also respected despite being set to carry top weight. The last named may need a bit more cut in the ground to be seen at his best, though. Another worth a mention is Dazzling Begum, who is at the top of his game but has a bit more on his plate from a revised mark. However, a speculative investment on ZAIF is forwarded on this occasion. The selection was rated 89 in his prime as a three-year-old but has obviously had mixed fortunes since then. However, the gelding is versatile regarding the ground and, having strung together a series of consistent efforts; it would be dangerous to allow Zaif to slide under the radar today -especially as he is one of only a handful certain to act on the anticipated going.
Outland (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) In touch, lost place over 8f out, not clear run and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Dark Ranger (8-13) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Carlton Scroop (FR) 18-1 (9-10) Dwelt, always in rear, ridden 3f out, 6th of 7, 20l behind Goldtrek (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Astronomical (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Tracked winner until 7f out, ridden to chase winner again over 2f out, soon beaten, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Fantino (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Arashi 14-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up in last pair, pushed along 3f out, good headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Pendragon (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Dazzling Begum 9-4fav (8-4) Prominent early, held up towards rear, headway 4f out, challenged inside final furlong, pushed ahead last stride, won at Warwick 1m 5f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Filun (8-5) by shd, 7 ran.
Zaif (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Held up well in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on, held towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Shy (9-6) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rowan Light 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression and lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Ocean Of Peace (8-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Moonwolf (NZ) (8-12) 4th of 12, 1l behind Danizelle (8-10) at Pukekura(NZ) 1m 3f stk gd in Feb.
Four Quartets (GER) 250-1 (9-10) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 12, 25l behind Najam (8-5) at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Desert Fairy 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 6f out, led 4f out until well over 1f out, 3rd and one pace after, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Aragall (10-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f Ladies Handicap (0-60) (3yo+) (6) gf.
Marino Prince (FR) 10-1 (8-2) Dwelt, held up, headway on outer over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Magnitude (8-9) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Dr Light (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Very slowly away, in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 15l behind Bollin Freddie (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Slip 5-1 (9-4) Prominent, went 2nd over 6f out, led over 2f out, soon edged right and ridden, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Kames Park (9-8) at Beverley 1m 4f clm stks (6) gf in Jun.
Spinning Waters 9-2 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Shy (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
