hampered in rear over 3f out, headway from 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no chance
always in rear until kept on final furlong, never dangerous
led until headed over 4f out, stayed prominent until weakened 2f out
in touch on rail, ducked left and hit rail and unseated rider over 3f out
started slowly, in rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, ridden and no progress 2f out, one pace
behind, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f
chased leaders until weakened quickly over 2f out
started slowly, soon in mid-division, under pressure and weakend over 2f out
in touch on outer, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not pace to challenge, weakened final furlong
started slowly, towards rear, under pressure 3f out, never dangerous
prominent until weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, led inside final 3f, clear over 1f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, led over 4f out to inside final 3f, weakened over 1f out
in rear, no headway final 2f, soon beaten
always in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
This is a very competitive affair with many in with chances and our pin fell against the name of Jostle, with others considered being Fantasy Defender, Ellens Princess, Whatatodo and Azuree. Running from the same mark as when he was third at Salisbury last time, Jostle has to be on your list of possibles for this modest affair. Fantasy Defender scraped home at Musselburgh last time but a penalty will not make life easy. Tanning showed a bit more sparkle last time, while Ellens Princess certainly holds claims on the best of her form. Will The Till's last two runs have seen improvement and this drop to seven furlongs might bring some more, and a return to Good Wee Girl's best form would give her a shout, although that eventuality cannot be guaranteed. If Whatatodo can repeat his latest effort, he holds a good shout, but Sabo Prince has more on his plate than when winning a Leicester seller last time. Finally, Azuree has shown enough from today's mark of late to give her a squeak. Given that it is a three-year-old handicap, something might come from out of the pack but, for the winner, we will stay with Jostle.
Fantasy Defender (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 4f out, good headway from over 1f out to lead close home, won at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Sonic Anthem (9-0) by a shd, 14 ran.
Ellens Princess (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Chased leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 10, 15l behind Gaelic Princess (9-13) at Salisbury 7f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Whatatodo 14-1 (7-9) Keen, close-up, chased leader over 3f out, ridden and lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened near finish, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Raza Cab (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 3yo clm (5) gf in Jun.
Sabo Prince 20-1 (9-0) Badly hampered start, headway 5f out to chase leaders, ridden and led 1f out, soon hung left, driven out, won at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jun beating Alzarma (9-0) by a nk, 13 ran.
Jostle 11-2 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, challenged and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind San Deng (9-8) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Guinea A Minute (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Prominent stands' side, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong without being dangerous, 3rd of 18, 6l behind Ferrara Flame (8-9) at Chepstow 7f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jun.
Angel River 13-2 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Azuree (8-13) at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Worth A Grand (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Pulled hard, tracked leader, bumped over 2f out, weakened quickly, 15th of 18, 38l behind Forehand (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun.
