raced keenly, led, ridden, headed 1f out, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, kept on, just held
raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, edged right well over 1f out, led 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held on
in touch, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, switched left, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, driven over 2f out, ridden, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, driven, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on
mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
held up, always behind
Nonrunner
Not a lot of winning form to go on here but among the more likelier winners are Chicherova, Sparkbridge and Mid Valley and a speculative wager about Sparkbridge is advised. Roger Fisher's runner has been given some respite by the handicapper after a couple of "modest runs" but he does have the edge of racefitness and was not disgraced in a Newcastle race that has thrown up a couple of winners since. Chicherova was second in a selling handicap at Southwell. Today represents a step up in class although she is in good heart at present. Mid Valley did not stay ten furlongs at Folkestone on a recent visit and is dropped swiftly back to a more suitable mile. Touch Of Ivory is a hold up performer and always needs luck in running. He is still a maiden after 10 starts. Ayam Jantan pulled much too hard on reappearance at Yarmouth and tailed off as a result. Linton Dancer shaped well on reappearance and better can be expected here. A trappy handicap in which Sparkbridge is put up as a low stakes option.
Sparkbridge (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 9l behind dhtrs Punjabi (9-2) & Moody Tunes (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Ayam Jantan 40-1 (9-1) Dwelt, keen, soon prominent, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 16, 31l behind Prince Picasso (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Mid Valley 16-1 (8-1) Always prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 3l behind Black Beauty (8-13) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Touch of Ivory (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind dhtrs Punjabi (9-2) & Moody Tunes (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Linton Dancer (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, smooth headway and every chance 3f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Bauer (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Collette's Choice 15-2 (8-4) Always behind, 9th of 10, 24l behind Spunger (8-8) at Musselburgh 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (4) gd in Sept.
Chicherova (IRE) 15-8fav (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Secret Tender (8-11) at Southwell 1m 3yo sll hcp (6) fbs in Mar.
Distinctly Jim (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 10l behind dhtrs Punjabi (9-2) & Moody Tunes (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
