keen, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden clear, eased towards finish
slowly into stride, always in rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in last place, headway over 2f out, soon chased winner, kept on, no chance with winner
keen, held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
led 2f, chased leader after, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
led after 2f, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final 2f
Hathaan, Atlantic Gamble and Dandys Hurricane are the trio to focus on here, although solid form is negligible, with Hathaan taken to come out on top. Dandys Hurricane has been tried in some decent maidens with no success for Mick Easterby to date, and although cheekpieces are applied for the first time, he will have to improve significantly to take this. By Diktat out of a Fairy King mare, he should possess ability, but it has been difficult to find so far. Atlantic Gamble ran up a four timer earlier in the year, but has struggled to make his mark in handicaps since. However, he showed some form when fourth in a good Ripon handicap a couple of outings ago on a similar surface and can go well here. Hatthaal has fiiled the runner up spot twice recently in all weather outings, and although disappointing on turf last time, he appears well treated at the weights. Hatthaal can take a tricky contest.
Atlantic Gamble (IRE) 11-4fav (9-8) Dwelt, soon prominent, led over 3f out, headed just inside last, no extra, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Champagne Shadow (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol in Jun.
Orphir (IRE) 80-1 (9-7) Started slowly, always behind, 8th of 9, 14l behind Rotuma (9-8) at Redcar 1m 2f clm (6) gs in Jun.
Hathaal (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Always behind, 9th of 10, 31l behind Bienheureux (8-10) at Brighton 1m 4f app hcp (6) gd.
Mustang Du gueslan (FR) (10-6) 3rd of 11, 6l behind N'avoue Jamais (9-1) at Montier-En-der 1m 3f Non-Thoroughbred in Jun '05.
Dandys Hurricane 66-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, struggling halfway, tailed off over 3f out, 10th of 11, well behind Rhaam (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd.
Rythm N Rhyme (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Keen, led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 21l behind Bold Trump (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f stk (7) fbs in May '06.
Moonshine Vixen 80-1 (9-1) Started slowly in rear, ridden over 4f out, never a factor, tailed off, 9th of 10, 45l behind Furmigadelagiusta (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f mdn stk (5) hvy.
Shanehill (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Towards rear, ridden 7th and lost place, behind when pulled up at the 8th in race won by Shannon Lodge (11-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f sll hcp chs 0-90 (5) gf in Jun, 12 ran (N.Hunt).