held up, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong no impression
in touch, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden and headway to lead 1f out, headed towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden and not much room over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
slowly away, behind, repeatedly denied a run from over 1f out until inside final furlong kept on
behind, headway over 1f out, not much room entering final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
Glasshoughton is taken to land the spoils with Compton Classic and The Nifty Fox sought as the plausible alternatives. The selection is far from the most stylish of individuals but he is honest and resolute and while not doing anything spectacularly, it means the handicapper has less chance to grab him than most. Compton Classic needs a strong run five furlongs to be at his best. Gary Bartley got a fine tune out of him on Monday and he is given another chance to shine on Saturday. The Nifty Fox can handle today's conditions but would not be particularly well served in the event of hock deep going. La Vecchia Scuola was a wise claim by the Johnson clan and should not be discounted from the bottom of the weights. Strensall is difficult to catch right while Pieter Brugehel is frustration personified. A good race to watch and punt and in the latter case, we recommend Glasshoughton.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Switched to race alone far side, close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 12l behind Knot In Wood (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcap (2) gs.
The Nifty Fox 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden when checked over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Obstructive (8-9) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp (3) hvy.
Pieter Brueghel (USA) 11-1 (8-10) In touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 3 1/2l behind My Gacho (8-11) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Elkhorn 11-4fav (9-10) In touch, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind River Thames (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcap (4) gs.
Glasshoughton 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Final Dynasty (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Sea Salt 7-2fav (9-12) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (4) gd.
Colorus (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Prominent for 3f, last of 12, 18l behind Final Dynasty (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Compton Classic 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, one pace, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Prospect Court (9-4) at York 5f hcp 0-80 (4).
Garstang 13-2 (9-9) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Melalchrist (9-6) at Hamilton 5f hcap (5) sft.
Welcome Approach 7-2fav (9-8) Slowly into stride, ridden halfway, soon outpaced, switched right 1f out, ran on towards finish, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Silver Prelude (8-10) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (5) gf.
Strensall 12-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-3) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
La Vecchia Scuola (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 8l behind Silly Gilly (7-13) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
