tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, never a factor
held up, smooth headway over 2f out, every chance and hung left over 1f out, not reach winner
always prominent, led over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on under pressure
held up, pushed along half way, headway over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
edged right start, soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, gradually weakened
in touch, outpaced halfway, hung left and headway over 1f out, one pace
slowly away, always behind
with leader, raced keenly, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
The improving Strathmore can defy a six pound penalty and is chosen to beat Hill Of Lujain and Fuschia. Richard Fahey's charge cruised to victory at Redcar last time out, beating Almora Guru by four lengths. That was a much improved performance and there could be plenty more to come. Hill Of Lujain makes his handicap debut following some excellent efforts last season. The handicap mark doesn't look too bad and a big run is expected. Fuschia landed a Wolverhampton maiden in good style and wasn't beaten far in a decent race at Newbury last time out. Ground and trip look ideal and he can go close despite top-weight. My Love Thomas looks the pick of the others but our idea of the winner is the progressive Strathmore.
Fuschia 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Folly Lodge (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gs in May.
Hill of Lujain 14-1 (8-13) Soon outpaced, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 6l behind Steelcut (8-9) at Redcar 5f nov stk (5) gd in May '06.
My Love Thomas (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon recovered to chase leader, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Mason Ette (9-2) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Pusey Street Lady 16-1 (8-11) Raced wide early, soon chasing leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, in command final furlong, won at Windsor 6f mdn aut stk (5) gd in May beating Everygrainofsand (9-12) by 1l, 15 ran.
Strathmore (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May beating Almora Guru (8-7) by 4l, 9 ran.
Billy Ruffian 8-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind Flores Sea (8-13) at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp (5) frm in May.
Jord (IRE) 28-1 (8-7) Keen, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 21l behind Radical Views (8-13) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in May.
Comrade Cotton 5-1 (8-2) Soon outpaced towards rear, hard ridden 3f out, never a factor, last of 9, 6l behind New York Oscar (8-8) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol in May.
Our Toy Soldier 25-1 (9-0) Always in rear, last of 13, 25l behind Mick Is Back (8-10) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (5) sft in May.
Mr Forthright 28-1 (8-9) Mid-division, effort and headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Bath 5f mdn aut stk (6) gf in May beating Oystermouth (8-9) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Eloquent Rose (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Raced centre, held up, ridden halfway, never on terms, 7th of 11, 9l behind Fathom Five (9-1) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Minnow 7-4 (7-10) Keen, chased leader, ridden approaching final furlong, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec beating Grange Lili (7-10) by 2l, 6 ran.
