chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
behind, ridden halfway, headway final furlong, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
chased leader, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
always behind
towards rear, one pace from halfway
made all, kept on well final furlong
with leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, hung left from over 1f out, one pace
slowly into stride, always behind
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
Nonrunner
A tough race to call here for punters with very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Triskaidekaphobia, Meikle Barfil, and Exponential and the tentative vote is given to Meikle Barfil. The selection is well weighted on his best form has a good draw and with the race looking sure to be run to suit he looks a value bet in an open affair. Triskaidekaphobia rates the main danger on his best form but he dissapointed for no apparent reason last time out and at likely odds he looks worth taking on. Exponential is another that could go well as he won with a little in hand last time out, however that was after a long abscence and the suspicion is he may bounce. City For Conquest is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is hard to win with. Of the remainder Brut has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price but in a race where few can be ruled out and stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to Meikle Barfil.
Divine Spirit 8-1 (8-10) Dwelt, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Desert Opal (8-8) at Nottingham 5f hcap (5) gf in Apr.
Exponential (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Tracked leading pair, challenged over 1f out, ridden and led inside final furlong, won at Folkestone 6f app hcp (6) gf in Apr beating Danish Blues (8-10) by a hd, 14 ran.
Triskaidekaphobia 8-1 (8-4) Chased leaders 3f, 11th of 12, 7l behind Spanish Ace (9-8) at Warwick 5f hcap (5) gf in Apr.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 15-2 (8-3) Went and hit stalls start, soon chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, soon outpaced, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Misaro (8-5) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
City For Conquest (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Always rear group, under pressure over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 5l behind Pride of Joy (9-0) at Lingfield 5f clm (6) pol in Mar.
Brut 7-2fav (7-13) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Paddywack (8-10) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Sharp Hat 11-1 (8-5) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Paddywack (8-10) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
That's Blue Chip 33-1 (8-8) Held up, progress over 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Gwilym (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
