mid-division on inside, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leader, led over 2f out, driven clear over 1f out, stayed on well, readily
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened and eased final furlong
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, reminders after 3f, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, never nearer
behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
led, headed over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division on outside, ridden and effort 2f out to over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced when hung left 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Hasty Retreat is our selection in the finale with Sand Maiden and Rossini¿s Dancer likely to give him plenty to think about. Ed Dunlop's horses are worth more than a cursory glance when introduced into handicaps and the handler looks to have unearthed a fair opportunity here. Ignoring his run at Windsor where he suffered interference, the case for the defence can be pleaded on the basis of a solid run at Wolverhampton behind My Mate Max. Sand Maiden is exactly that. The headgear is persisted with this afternoon and the yard is at least in form. Rossini's Dancer is nothing special although that didn¿t stop punters wading in at Beverley in April. Castlebury showed improved form at Warwick for switching to better going and can have obvious claims if continuing on the upward curve. Casino Night is always dangerous if gifted the benefit of a soft lead. Aga Khan castoff Kargan put up a career best on debut for John Wainwright. Unfortunately that doesn't say a lot for what happened previously. Mrs Summersby is sure to be popular as an inmate from the Hughie Morrison stable. Willyn has gone well for Kelly Harrison in the past. Hasty Retreat gets the nod.
Casino Night 8-1 (9-10) Led until ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 19, 10l behind Charlevoix (9-1) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Hasty Retreat 15-2 (9-3) Mid-division, lost place over 4f out, struggling after, 9th of 14, 25l behind By Command (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Castlebury (IRE) 17-2 (8-8) Bumped start, in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Opera Prince (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Mrs Summersby (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Desiderio (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Portrush Storm 16-1 (8-9) Took keen hold early, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 8l behind Maimoona (8-9) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gs.
Rossini's Dancer 3-1fav (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out and stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Duke of Touraine (8-9) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Caltire (GER) 10-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Precision Break (8-9) at Warwick 1m 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Whaston (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Pushed along towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 28l behind Topazes (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Sand Maiden (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Held up, effort over 3f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 31l behind Ovthenight (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Natural Rhythm (IRE) 7-1 (8-1) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Wisdom's Kiss (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk 0-55 (6) pol.
Persistent (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Pushed along mid-division, kept on same pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 9l behind Topazes (9-2) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Ursus 66-1 (8-11) In touch far side, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 19l behind Hazelrigg (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.
Kargan (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Started slowly and towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Charm School (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) sft in Mar.
Willyn (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up behind, switched right, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 19, 5l behind Charlevoix (9-1) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
