raced far side, led and overall leader, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stand side, switched right soon after start, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, carried left inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
raced stands side, chased leaders over 3f
raced stands side, prominent until halfway
raced far side, slowly into stride, held up, ridden 2f out, effort 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced stand side, led that group, ridden, hung left and every chance from over 1f out, lost 2nd close home
raced stand side, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, hung left and every chance entering final furlong, took 2nd close home
raced stands side, went left start, slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway 1f out, one pace final furlong
raced stands side, always in rear, hung left and eased over 1f out
raced far side, tracked leader, led and overall lead over 2f out, ridden out
raced far side, soon outpaced
raced stands side, always in rear
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
CIRCLE DANCE has each-way claims in a competitive race where in-form pair Princess Charlmane and Angelofthenorth have to be considered. The selection has never won on grass but he has won at Wolverhampton and his recent performances suggest that he has slid far enough down the handicap to be competitive. His recent runs have been over six but he should have the pace for this test and his pilot's claim will come in handy. Princess Charlmane has been in good form at Musselburgh so has to be respected but she looks opposable on these terms with stablemate Angelofthenorth holding every chance of reversing the form on these terms. The unexposed Shannon Golden needs a market check whilst the likes of Efisio Princess and Welsh Opera are more than capable of taking a hand but we'll take a chance with Circle Dance.
Princess Charlmane (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Made all, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, held on, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Yorke's Folly (8-6) by nk, 6 ran.
Welsh Opera 33-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 8l behind Shangani (9-2) at Windsor 6f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Efisio Princess 10-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Stamford Blue (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Tenancy (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Went left start, chased leaders, every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Imperial Sword (8-9) at Haydock 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in May.
Rhapsilian 10-3 (9-1) Slowly away, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 6l behind Ishibee (8-6) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Angle of Attack (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 16th of 18, 21l behind Just Sam (9-0) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Rough Rock (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 8l behind Capone (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Black Moma (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Ishibee (8-6) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
The History Man (IRE) 9-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 6l behind Highland Warrior (11-7) at Doncaster 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jul.
The Name Is Frank 9-2 (8-13) Slowly into stride, chased leaders on outer, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 12l behind The Tatling (9-6) at Bath 5f clm stks (6) gd in Jul.
Sandy Par 11-1 (9-4) Made most, brought field over to stand rail over 3f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, continued to hang left and weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 5l behind Joss Stick (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jul.
Circle Dance (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and headway 2f out, staying on under pressure when not much room inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Just Sam (9-3) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Lithaam (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Maggie Kate (8-13) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Shannon Golden 33-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, slight lead, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Evna (8-5) at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jul.
Thoughtsofstardom 100-1 (8-2) Tracked leader, hard driven and lost place 2f out, edged left, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 14l behind Nota Bene (8-9) at Newmarket 5f cond Stakes (3) sft in Jul.
Kalligal 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 10th of 16, 9l behind Stamford Blue (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Angelofthenorth 3-1 (8-4) Prominent, switched right and squeezed through over 1f out, soon chasing winner until no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Princess Charlmane (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
