in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened final furlong
in touch, challenged over 3f out, kept on until one pace final furlong
tracked leader until driven, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, switched inside and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace no impression
raced keenly and led, edged left over 2f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
always behind
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
Grit can take this at the principal expense of Ride A White Swan and Jevington Star. Mick Channon has been quick to return the Salisbury winner back to the racecourse before the handicapper has his say and in fairness to the son of Clodovil, there was absolutely no fluke about that success. Ride A White Swan is relatively unexposed. He has solid claims if settling early. Jevington Star is persisted with in the blinkers. He ran respectably in plating company but more is needed. Distant Rock was highly tried as a juvenile in Ireland but has failed to sparkle since a fair third in a Pontefract maiden. Low Flyer has been easy to back in recent handicaps. Dnata Flyer is beginning to look very expensive and it is to be hoped that his recent run at Newcastle was nothing more than a horrendous day at the office. Forrest Star is making a handicap debut so the market is closely inspected for any clues. Grit looks to have been presented with an easy opportunity for a follow up and we seek not to oppose.
Distant Rock 16-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on final 2f, 7th of 16, 8l behind Turn And River (8-8) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Ride A White Swan 4-1 (8-11) In touch, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Great Charm (9-2) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Dnata Flyer (USA) 5-1 (8-9) Close up on outside, driven and effort 3f out to over 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 8, 31l behind We're Delighted (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Princess Rhianna (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind Medici Pearl (9-13) at Catterick 7f fll hcp (5) gs.
Low Flyer (USA) 16-1 (8-3) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 6l behind Kiwi Bay (9-7) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Forrest Star 50-1 (8-6) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4l behind Tawzeea (9-0) at Hamilton 6f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Ceduna Roadhouse (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Prominent, driven halfway, weakened over 3f out, last of 13, 23l behind Smarterthanuthink (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Jevington Star (IRE) 4-1fav (8-9) Behind stand side group, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Jaconet (8-9) at Ripon 6f app sll (6) gf.
Grit (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, rallied from over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 14l behind Willkandoo (8-13) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
