soon behind, mistake 3rd, reminders after next, no danger after
behind, struggling 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
held up behind, headway into mid-division 5th, tracked leaders 3 out, led before next, hard pressed between last 2, ridden and headed last, no extra flat
in touch, pressed leader after 3rd until lost place quickly after 5th, behind when pulled up before 4 out
chased leaders, reminder after 5th, switched outside next, ridden 3 out, chased leading pair approaching next, kept on same pace, no impression
led to 3rd, chased leaders, lost place 3 out, soon weakened
pressed leader, led 3rd, strong reminders after 5th, headed approaching 2 out, soon lost place, weakened from next
mid-division, chased leaders when hit 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened before next, tailed off
in touch on outside, disputed lead 5th, close up 3rd and under pressure when eased after 3 out, pulled up before next
soon mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, went 2nd before next, ridden to challenge between last 2, led last, stayed on well flat
OLIVINO is a speculative selection versus likely market leaders, Frosted Grape and Spate River. John Llewellyn's charge has reserved his best for this surface and whilst they were stung for a 3lb rise post their last race, it seems highly significant that they elected to go for a run on the flat next time around rather than stay over hurdles. Isabel Tompsett gets on well with this horse and can take a valuable 7lb off. Frosted Grape bolted up in a maiden and whilst this is much tougher, one had to be impressed with the level of ability she showed. Jonjo O'Neill has three runners in and McCoy is aboard Spate River. A fair handicapper on the flat; he was entitled to win off a mark of 87 at this discipline at Uttoxeter though he has now surged to a mark of 104 as a consequence. Sea Cliff drops back in trip having shown little of note over further. Vintage Fabric is the only course-and-distance winner in the field.Often ridden by a conditional rider, the switch to professional handling today is an interesting gambit. Rock Me has been the subject of market support on his last two starts though has not troubled the judge. If the rain stays away, Olivino should have optimum conditions and he is therefore afforded as our recommendation.
Vacario (GER) 6-1 (11-2) Chased leader to 4th, chased leaders until weakened 3 out, tailed off, 5th of 8, well behind Dont Call Me Derek (10-12) at Southwell 2m 4f sell hdl (5) gd in May.
Davis Street (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 13, 40l behind Drussell (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Feb.
Olivino (GER) 5-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, bumped 2 out, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Wheelavit (11-11) at Newton Abbot 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Jun.
Mouseen (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, ridden and lost place after 3rd, behind 5th, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Alph (11-4) at Southwell 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jul.
Party Palace 33-1 (11-1) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 2nd, not fluent and headed 5th, ridden approaching 3 out, 5th and beaten when jumped right 2 out, 5th of 8, 14l behind House Of Bourbon (11-12) at Ffos Las 3m hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun.
Vintage Fabric (USA) 16-1 (10-13) With winner until 2nd, tracked leaders, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 12, 13l behind Kristallo (10-13) at Stratford 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gf in Jul.
Frosted Grape (IRE) 3-1 (10-10) With leader, left in lead 3rd, ridden clear after last, stayed on well, won at Worcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gd in Jul beating Black Annie (10-12) by 9l, 10 ran.
Sea Cliff (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) In touch, hit 6th, not fluent and ridden after next, weakened after 8th, tailed off, last of 6, well behind Mzuri Bay (11-4) at Stratford 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jul.
Spate River 6-4fav (10-8) Mid-division, headway 3rd, ridden after 7th, no impression before 2 out, 6th of 12, 6l behind Kristallo (10-13) at Stratford 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gf in Jul.
Rock Me (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, tracked winner after 3 out until 2 out, not fluent last, no extra, 4th of 12, 4l behind Kristallo (10-13) at Stratford 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 0-1115 (4) gf in Jul.
