led to half way, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one paced final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
slow into stride, towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, never dangerous
slowly into stride, always behind
close up to half way, one paced final 2f
mid-division, headway and effort 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, driven out
mid-division, ridden half way, soon weakened
chased leaders, effort 2f out, one paced final furlong
behind from half way
raced wide, chased leaders, ridden half way, soon weakened
A typically open sprint handicap with a number of leading contenders but Karminskey Park has race fitness on his side and is just preferred. Tim Etherington's charge has enjoyed a profitable campaign on the all-weather and showed he remains in top form following a close second in a competitive Lingfield handicap at the start of the month. The daughter of Sabrehill returns to the turf on a fair mark and should give another good account from a favourable low draw. Arogant Prince took this prize twelve months ago and is entitled to go close again off a 5lb higher mark while College maid is another to consider. Jim Goldie's mare is a previous course and distance winner, remains on a fair mark and is closely matched with Columbine on last October's Ayr form. The latter confirmed his well being with a solid effort on the all-weather earlier in the week while Xanadu has place claims if fit for his return.