held up, ridden over 3f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong to take 2nd close home
in touch, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden along over 4f out, some late headway, never reached challenging position
dwelt and towards rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, smooth headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden out
mid-division, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt and towards rear, headway over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden along 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, effort over 3f out, no impression
Withdrawn
Murcar is the selection to land what could be an opening race double for Philip Robinson. The son of Medicean tackled 1m 6f for the first time in ground that was softer than ideal over such an extended trip and while he plugged on, it could not be said he saw out the distance strongly. The drop back to 1m 4f should suit as he has won over 1m 2f, that being when breaking his maiden tag at Chepstow in May. He remains on an attractive mark of 69 and should be thereabouts. Chookie Hamilton returned to action with a bang last time. His four previous victories were achieved at Wolverhampton but off a 2lb higher mark he is another that merits respect. Master Nimbus has recovered his form since returning to the level, winning a lady riders handicap and being placed in a couple of handicaps. The veteran of the party Sporting Gesture can never be discounted as he continues to hold his form remarkably well for one on the go for so long. Connections of Wulimaster managed to obtain a leading rider last time which might suggest they quietly fancied their chances but he disappointed. Second over today's trip on his penultimate start, a re-production of that effort would bring him into the equation. It is difficult to get a grip on what Requia achieved in three maiden outings but she merits respect on the basis that she is an unexposed filly in against some very moderate handicappers.
Sporting Gesture 12-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Boz (9-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Lady Killer Queen 12-1 (8-6) Behind, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 13l behind Maneki Neko (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Chookie Hamilton 4-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway from over 1f out to lead close home, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Jane of Arc (8-6) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Mabel (IRE) 17-2 (9-11) Towards rear, stayed on final 2f, never dangerous, 8th of 15, 9l behind McQueen (9-0) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
Requia 25-1 (8-7) Prominent, weakened 2f out, 4th of 9, 12l behind Manyriverstocross (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Master Nimbus 11-4fav (8-10) Tracked leaders racing keenly, chasing winner when not clear run on inside over 1f out, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Prelude (10-0) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Campli (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden clear 10f out, eased 8f out, headed over 6f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 43l behind Squirtle (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Wulimaster (USA) 9-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 16, 5l behind Gulf Coast (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Monet's Lady (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) Prominent, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Color Man (8-11) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp (6) gf in May '07.
Dimashq 14-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Black Falcon (9-5) at Beverley 1m 4f clm (6) gf in Jun.
Caffari (GER) 10-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed to lead near line, won at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Next of Kin (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Templetuohy Max (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Caffari (8-8) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Murcar 12-1 (9-7) Held up, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out until no impression over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Askar Tau (8-4) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Amical Risks (FR) 7-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and edged right over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 13l behind Princelywallywogan (8-10) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
