slowly into stride, always behind
behind, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong
raced keenly, in touch, outpaced on inside and hampered over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, switched outside and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, switched inside and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong to go 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
in touch, driven over 3f out, soon lost place, tailed off final furlong
behind until ridden and kept on final 2f, never nearer
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, outpaced when switched outside over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, comfortably
This looks to be a wide open handicap but we will take a chance on Mick Channon's SCREAMING BRAVE; Nut Hand and Rocky Heights also make the short list of possible winners. The selection is chasing a hat-trick after two successive wins at Yarmouth and Lingfield. He is tough and genuine and pairs up again with Ted Durcan which should prove a significant booking. Nut Hand was well backed when taking a big step up in trip last time and the gelding showed he has the ability to do well at this level. He's a horse with plenty of size and should continue to improve. Rocky Heights made her handicap debut last time after three unplaced maiden runs. A truer gallop at this trip would suit and a place among the minors shouldn't be too much to ask here. Sergeant Pink and Pattern Mark both looked much improved when last seen and have the ability to put pressure on the front runners but although this should be a close affair we are going to stick with Screaming Brave.
The Quiet Genius 150-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 9l behind Leceile (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Screaming Brave 2-1fav (9-5) Held up in rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Persian Tomcat (8-0) by hd, 12 ran.
Deuce 16-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along when not much 2f out, soon switched right to rails, ridden and no impression after, 7th of 11, 9l behind Harlestone Snake (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 6f (5) gd.
What A Day 14-1 (8-12) Steadied at start, held up in rear, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 9l behind Aldaado (8-13) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Avitus 28-1 (8-9) Mid-division, effort 3f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 5l behind Antigua Sunrise (9-3) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Amazing Blue Sky 13-2 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened and hung right 2f out, 9th of 13, 18l behind Kiama Bay (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Berriedale 5-1 (8-1) Held up behind leaders, reminders 3f out, hung left when weakening 2f out, last of 6, 33l behind Darley Sun (9-10) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rocky Heights (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Screaming Brave (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Susurrayshaan 80-1 (9-0) Led, headed after 2f, remained in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 8l behind Sanctuary (9-0) at Haydock 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf.
Pattern Mark 40-1 (8-12) Behind, oupaced over 4f out, switched outside and ridden over 3f out, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on well to go 3rd inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 3rd of 13, 2l behind The Last Alzao (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f Handicap (0-55) (3yo) (6) gd.
Nut Hand (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Rosewin (8-4) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Kochanski (IRE) 13-2 (8-0) In touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 26l behind Darley Sun (9-10) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sadaska 40-1 (8-9) Midfield, ridden 3f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 20l behind Flame Of Gibraltar (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gf.
Sparkaway 7-1 (8-6) In rear, reminders halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Good Buy Dubai (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Sergeant Pink (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Led, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Open Sesame (9-7) at Haydock 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in May.
