behind until some headway final furlong, never on terms
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, squeezed through to chase leaders inside final furlong, driven and ran on to lead final 50 yards
behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
went right start, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
bumped start, held up in rear, never on terms
held up, headway going well over 2f out, ridden to challenge when carried slightly right 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
prominent in main group, led overall over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final 110 yards
bumped start, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and narrow advantage when edged left 1f out, kept on under pressure until no extra and headed final 50 yards
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten
raced alone on far rail, narrow lead overall until headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, led main group 4f out until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
bumped start, led main group until 4f out, stayed well there until weakened 2f out
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Wildcat Wizard and STRIKING SPIRIT look the pair to focus on in this tight handicap with narrow preference for the latter. Dandy Nicholls' inmate ran a cracking race when giving Moorhouse Lad a real scare on his seasonal return and this step back up to six furlongs should in theory help him to improve further as all three of his career wins have been at today's distance. Quick ground is ideal and his ability to perform in a big field handicap is there for all to see, so he's taken to score. Wildcat Wizard struggled in his second season last year having shown promise as a juvenile but he showed there are races to be won with him when taking second in a similar race to this on his return. A 2lb rise makes life tougher but with the Michael Jarvis yard firing in winners he could well find the improvement required. Shifting Star has longed appealed as a horse capable of taking a decent handicap and it wouldn't be the biggest surprise were today the day, particularly if new partner William Buick adopts positive tactics aboard a horse that clearly stays further. Arthur's Edge has developed into a most versatile type having won over five and nine furlongs as well as today's trip but carrying top weight to victory here would require a career best and he can be taken on along with Cheveton, who disappointed despite having plenty in his favour on his return. Desert Phantom has a touch of class but he's a fragile sort and it remains to be seen whether he'll build on a fair run behind Blue Jack last time; if he does he could cause an upset but at this stage we prefer the more solid claims of Striking Spirit.
Arthur's Edge 7-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Inxile (9-5) at Doncaster 6f Listed stks (1) sft in Mar.
Rileyskeepingfaith 50-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 29, 8l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf.
Icelandic 20-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden and not quicken over 2f out, no chance after, 9th of 10, 8l behind Thebes (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Striking Spirit 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 5, hd behind Moorhouse Lad (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f cond Stakes (2) gd in Apr.
Desert Phantom (USA) 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Blue Jack (8-6) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Wildcat Wizard (USA) 18-1 (8-13) Held up well in rear, weaved through and good headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well, not able to reach winner, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Medicean Man (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Spanish Bounty 20-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, no impression when eased inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 8l behind Aldermoor (8-4) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Oct.
Five Star Junior (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway before halfway, soon chasing leaders, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Tabaret (8-11) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Shifting Star (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, never able to challenge, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Tabaret (8-11) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 11l behind Golden Desert (9-8) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sep.
Pusey Street Lady 33-1 (8-9) Narrow lead, strongly pressed 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Medicean Man (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Baunagain (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Pulled hard in touch, effort over 1f out, soon no extra, 6th of 8, 4l behind Autumn Blades (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Dec.
Macdillon 12-1 (8-10) Went left start, in touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Street Power (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Cheveton 10-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Blue Jack (8-6) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Coasting 7-4fav (9-1) Went right start, soon prominent in centre, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 10, 9l behind Relative Order (7-12) at Ascot 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Aug '07.
Baby Strange 14-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, held up in rear, short lived effort well over 1f out, 7th of 9, 4l behind Street Power (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
