in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead again over 1f out, ridden out
pushed along to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon switched left, ran on to go 2nd towards finish
towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, weakened 2f out
Quite a few of these have been recently disappointing hence the drop into claiming grade. GHOST SERGE is the most striking example as he contested a Class 2 handicap just two runs back but has yet to rediscover his form following a gelding operation. He would be very hard to beat if anywhere near his best and is afforded another chance. Montague was well beaten just four days ago at Haydock but is another who would be in the heart of the action if producing his best. He is well respected in this grade. Star Of Zaam also showed little on his first run after a gelding operation but previous best form puts him in with decent claims too. All of which makes for a tricky affair, in which Foxy Lady is also worth a mention for the Ryan team.
Makofitwhatyouwill 11-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, under pressure over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 17 1/2l behind Highland Bobby (9-7) at Wetherby 1m hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Montague (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) With leader, every chance halfway, lost 2nd just over 2f out, weakened quickly, 11th of 12, 20 3/4l behind Beyond Equal (9-1) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gs in May.
Ghost Serge (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Completion (9-7) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Star Of Zaam (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Towards rear, pushed along and headway halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 19 1/4l behind Completion (9-7) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Straight Ash (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) With leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Summerseat Mist (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in May.
Shovel It On (IRE) 15-8fav (8-10) Went right and bumped start, held up in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 4th of 6, 2l behind Al Khan (9-6) at Redcar 7f stks (6) gf in May.
Foxy Lady 11-2 (9-7) Keen, led 2f, led again over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Highland Bobby (9-7) at Wetherby 1m hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Ruby Sound 80-1 (8-8) Outpaced, pushed along over 4f out, never on terms, last of 9, 26 1/2l behind Mutabaahy (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
