dwelt, soon pushed along, took keen hold and chased leader until 8f out, stayed prominent, weakened well over 1f out
prominent, chased leader 8f out, reminders over 4f out, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
held up tracking leaders, pushed along over 3f out, went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, slightly lost place halfway, struggling 4f out
took keen hold, held up, pushed along 3f out, one pace final 2f
led, driven along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
Nonrunner
In a handicap where several have something to prove we'll take Richard Fahey's LADY LUACHMHAR to take it after a pleasing seasonal bow with Embsay Craig looking one of the better treated while Omokoroa could be value for the places if rediscovering last season's form. A winner on soft ground off a mark of 75 last season the selection at least ran up to that form when third of eight last time following an 210 day absence. That was off this mark and now that bit fitter she should come on for the run. Embsay Craig has never won from a rating this high but has made a decent fist of it the last twice. In the context of this race he looks fairly treated and is one of the more likely types. Omokoroa found just one too good from a higher mark in a Doncaster handicap last summer but has been well below that form in both starts this season. Rajeh would be interesting if turning his hurdles form into flat form while Sirgarfieldsobers still looks a little high in the weights. Another tight race but Lady Luachmhar can build on a nice seasonal debut.
Sirgarfieldsobers (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, just held for 3rd near finish, 4th of 17, 3l behind Deauville Flyer (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Rajeh (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, struggling 5f out, behind and no chance after, 7th of 9, 25l behind Coin Of The Realm (9-1) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Lady Luachmhar (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, not much room over 2f out and again over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to take 3rd place, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Ahlawy (8-8) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Embsay Crag 11-4 (8-11) Slowly into stride, raced keenly in touch, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Jedi (9-4) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Blue Nymph 18-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, no impression, 8th of 17, 7l behind Deauville Flyer (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Eton Fable (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Led, nudged along, driven and headed over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 6, 25l behind King Olav (9-4) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Omokoroa (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) In touch, driven and outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and kept on same pace, no impression, 9th of 17, 8l behind Deauville Flyer (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Dan Buoy (FR) 9-1 (8-9) Led after 2f, soon clear with one other and set strong gallop, came back to the field 8f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 31l behind Hollins (9-4) at York 2m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
