behind and soon outpaced
chased leaders, outpaced and reminders after 1f, ridden halfway, kept on one pace
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, driven out, easily
led, ridden halfway, soon headed and gradually weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, soon one pace
towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
Windjammer, Northern Dare and Davaye look the three to concentrate on in this trappy handicap and the narrow vote is given to Windjammer. The selection won with a little in hand last time out when beating Rue Soleil and although having a penalty for that win he won with plenty in hand and under simi,ar conditions here he looks the one to be on. Northern Dare rates the main danger as he beat Scoccerjackpot last time out. However this looks more competitive and his overall profile leaves him with plenty to find. Davaye is another that could go well on his best form but he tends to need a couple of runs before he hits top form and he is taken on with this in mind. Of the remainder Temtation is game and consistent and is sure to run his race while the booking of Paul Hanagan for Beechside catches the eye and he is worth a cautionary look in the market but for the winner we return to Windjammer.
Davaye 8-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Tipsy Prince (9-1) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Oct.
Northern Dare (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Held up, headway on inner over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gf in Apr beating Soccerjackpot (9-0) by a nk, 9 ran.
Windjammer 9-2 (9-1) Soon led, made rest, ridden clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, won at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr beating Rue Soleil (8-12) by 4l, 9 ran.
Nomoreblondes 16-1 (8-8) With leader, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Valery Borzov (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Smirfys Gold (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) In touch, soon pushed along and outpaced, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 8, 6l behind Now Look Out (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Temtation (IRE) 2-1 (7-7) Tracked leaders, ridden, switched right, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mind The Style (9-2) at Folkestone 5f 3yo clm (6) gf in Apr.
Beechside (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 9, 8l behind Windjammer (9-1) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr.