chased leaders, ridden along over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along halfway, kept on final furlong
in touch, led well over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
dwelt, always rear division
in touch, ridden along halfway, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt and towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never reached challenging position
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, effort when weakening halfway
chased leaders to halfway
led, ridden along halfway, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent for 3f
towards rear, never dangerous
A good number with chances but we¿ve restricted our short-list to Braille, Royal Grace, Handsinthemist and Linnet Park with Braille the pick. Supporters of the lightly raced gelding will need to forgive him a modest showing at Doncaster where he never threatened to take a hand in the finish on his handicap debut but he was only beaten just over 5 lengths at the finish and this represents a drop in grade. Prior to that outing he had shown steady improvement on each of his three starts culminating with an eyecatching effort at Doncaster where he was just run out of the places close home; it was that run which suggested he could make his mark in handicaps and he¿s given the chance to confirm the impression. Royal Grace is another lightly raced sort who won her maiden on good to soft well enough before failing to land a blow in a Haydock handicap. Her chance wasn¿t helped by a slow start and being drawn high that day and she may well be able to resume her progress if getting away on terms today. Handsinthemist deserves a mention as she¿s been running well of late and is only 1lb higher than when no match for a progressive performer at Windsor. Linnet Park has been frustrating to follow as she has rarely been beaten far but has yet to win a race; she¿s fitted with blinkers for the first time this afternoon and if they bring about an ounce of improvement then she could have a say in the outcome. Braille can be no more than a hopeful choice in an open event.
Bishopbriggs (USA) 16-1 (9-8) Chased leader, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 16l behind Elusive Hawk (9-8) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Choisette 33-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Royal Composer (9-5) by a hd, 14 ran.
Kyzer Chief 5-4fav (9-3) Held up behind leaders, effort when brought wide over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Mujahope (8-12) at Catterick 6f mdn aut stk (6) gf.
Braille 12-1 (8-13) Dwelt and always rear division, 11th of 17, 5l behind Misaro (9-11) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Do As I Say 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to halfway, 13th of 16, 12l behind Barbary Boy (9-3) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gs.
Cheshire Rose 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 12l behind Supermassive Muse (9-2) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) hvy.
Grudge 15-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 9l behind Le Toreador (9-3) at Pontefract 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Foreign Rhythm (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Towards rear and soon outpaced, ridden halfway, kept on well from over 1f out to lead final furlong, driven out, won at Hamilton 5f 3yo mdn aut (6) gs beating Paddy Jack (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Royal Grace 14-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 12l behind Dorn Dancer (9-1) at Haydock 6f fll hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Mystickhill (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 13l behind Mr Funshine (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Linnet Park 9-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, hampered over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Royal Grace (8-12) at Doncaster 5f mdn stk (4) gs in Jun.
Orange Square (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 5l behind Invincible Lad (9-7) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Abitofafath (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 13, 14l behind Mr Funshine (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs.
Handsinthemist (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) In rear of main group, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Heaven (9-5) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Lovely Lilling 80-1 (8-12) Mid-division, chased along and weakened halfway, 15th of 16, 13l behind Barbary Boy (9-3) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gs.
Select Committee 7-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Le Toreador (9-3) at Pontefract 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
