tracked leaders, headway to challenge when hung left over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
raced keenly in mid-division, headway when not clear run 3f out and over 2f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
driven to lead after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up and behind, headway on outside 6f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
always behind, lost touch over 4f out, tailed off
in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
in rear, struggling halfway, soon lost touch, tailed off
led 2f, tracked leader, lost place over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
tracked leaders on inside, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
in touch, lost place over 6f out, soon behind
Spring Breeze, Vicious Prince and Bollin Thomas are three against the field in this handicap and the vote is given to Spring Breeze. The selection is a consistent type and if he gets an uncontested lead here then he should be difficult to peg back. He was a close second behind Turner last time and if he can run up to that level today then he should go close. Vicious Prince was disappointing at Hamilton last time but that over an inadequate trip and the return to this longer trip should suit. He is also proven on this surface so he looks to have a leading chance. Bollin Thomas would have claims on the pick of his form but the handicapper looks to have his measure at present and he is probably best watched. Toni Alcala is a course and distance winner who has been running consistently well of late, so he is another with place prospects and for the winner we return to Spring Breeze.
Bollin Thomas 10-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 6l behind Villago (7-9) at Thirsk 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Vicious Prince (IRE) 13-2 (8-6) Prominent until lost place over 4f out, soon ridden and kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Dance To My Tune (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Macaroni Gold (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) Held up in touch, tracked leaders over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 10, 42l behind Most Definitely (9-6) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Spring Breeze 9-2 (9-9) Dwelt, driven to lead after 3f, soon clear, ridden over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 11, shd behind Turner (9-2) at Chester 2m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Polish Flame 11-2 (8-9) Held up, driven along 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 8l behind Jeepstar (10-0) at Beverley 2m hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Toni Alcala 6-1 (8-2) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Villago (7-9) at Thirsk 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Mary Gray 6-1 (8-0) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 17l behind Let It Be (9-0) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Kirkhammerton (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 17l behind Corker (8-7) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
