prominent centre, effort and driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
prominent centre, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never reach leaders
led on stands rail, headed well over 2f out, weakened quickly 2f out
behind, no real headway final 2f
raced centre, held up in mid-division, effort and wandered under pressure over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
dwelt, soon tracked leaders in centre, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
raced stands side, held up in touch, headway under pressure to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
raced centre, slow into stride, always rear, driven and no response 3f out, virtually pulled up final furlong
chased leaders centre, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
raced centre, held up, headway and driven over 2f out, one pace and no impression on leaders over 1f out
raced stands side, slowly away and always behind
in touch on stands rail, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
raced centre, held up towards rear, no headway final 2f
prominent centre, driven 2f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
Another competitive handicap in which Lockstock, Ali Bruce, Andaluza and Katiypour look to be the leading players and the vote is given to the last mentioned. The selection was a beaten favourite when last seen out over this course and distance, but he is well-drawn here and if he can run up to his best then he should go close at a decent price. Lockstock won well last time when beating Master Mahogany on heavy ground at Bath. However, that was over a mile and this trip is a little on the sharp side for him these days. Ali Bruce won well over 6f at Southwell when beating Norcroft, and although this is more competitive he will benefit from the extra furlong today. Andaluza could therefore give our selection the most to do as she is an improving filly who won in fine style when beating Merdiff at Wolverhampton last time. She is lightly-raced and is respected, but for the winner we will seek some value and return to Katiypour as our selection.
Stage Secret (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, quickened clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, comfortably, won at Goodwood 7f hcp (4) gf beating Greenwood (8-13) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Waterside (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Violet Park (9-1) at Lingfield 1m stk (4) gd.
Katiypour (IRE) 4-1fav (8-6) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 12, 3l behind Master Robbie (8-8) at Lingfield 7f hcp (C1) pol in Mar.
Andaluza (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on to lead close home, won at W'hampton 7f hcp (E3) pol in Mar beating Merdiff (8-7) by a nk, 11 ran.
Lockstock (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, kept on gamely when challenged final furlong, won at Bath 1m hcp (5) hvy beating Master Mahogany (9-2) by a nk, 10 ran.
Ali Bruce 11-4fav (9-11) Held up in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden and led over 1f out, driven and hung left inside final furlong, won at Southwell 6f clm (6) fbs in Apr beating Norcroft (9-0) by a nk, 9 ran.
Kareeb (FR) 20-1 (8-11) Always behind, 18th of 20, 15l behind San Antonio (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) gd.
Effective 9-1 (9-9) Raced keenly, tracked leader, led 2f out, soon headed, ridden and no extra final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Fair Shake (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp (5) sft in Apr.
