chased leaders, weakening when hung left over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead last 75 yards
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed last 75 yards, no extra
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led half way, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on
chased leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon led, headed half way, weakening when hampered over 1f out
chased leaders, one pace final furlong
chased leaders halfway, one pace
behind from halfway
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
behind, outpaced, stayed on final furlong
in touch, stayed on final furlong
close up, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
A race where a trip to the car park makes more appeal than a trip to the bookies but Staked A Claim is our tentative recommendation ahead of Give Her A Whirl and Violet's Pride. Staked A Claim has ran one or two respectable races among his six starts thus far and with a solid fourth behind Rothesay Dancer reading particularly well in the context of this race, he gets the tentative vote. Give Her A Whirl has a decent pilot booked and makes more interest now that connections have abandoned the idea of her getting a mile. Violets Pride has a record of 0 from 21. She handles the ground but has questions on the trip. Willie Ever put up two fair performances on the all-weather during the winter so is a player if handling the turf. Jabraan put up a career best at Southwell last time out but that isn't really saying a lot. Orangina has shown some speed at Dundalk but has been well beaten in maidens at this side of ther Irish Sea. Vogarth is likely to appeal to those who plump for top weights in handicaps. A dire race and Staked A Claim is put up as a token selection.
Vogarth 5-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on outside, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 16, 3l behind High 'n Dry (8-12) at Windsor 6f mdn stk (5) gd in Oct.
Give Her A Whirl 14-1 (8-13) Led after a furlong, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 12l behind Zabeel Tower (8-13) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gf.
Staked A Claim (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Rothesay Dancer (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Willie Ever 6-1 (8-8) Mid-division, pulled hard, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase winner in vain, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Sion Hill (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Summer Gift 20-1 (8-0) Prominent, chased along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Hart of Gold (8-11) at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
High Window (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leader, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Tenancy (8-7) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Jan.
Violet's Pride 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Revue Princess (9-1) at Newcastle 5f fll hcp (5) gf.
Only A Splash 50-1 (9-4) Always rear, 11th of 12, 14l behind Kenmore (9-7) at Redcar 5f sll (6) gf.
Wee Ellie Coburn 33-1 (10-13) Pulled way through to lead after 3f, headed 6f out, soon tailed off, last of 12, well behind Wizard Looking (11-7) at W'hampton 1m 4f amt hcp (6) pol.
Jabraan (USA) 22-1 (8-2) Joined leader after 3f, led halfway, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Welcome Releaf (9-0) at Southwell 7f app hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Orangina Wood (GER) 150-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 13, 20l behind Rio Sands (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stk (5) gf.
Cryptic Clue (USA) 125-1 (9-9) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 17l behind Young Gladiator (9-1) at Southwell 6f mdn aut stk (5) fbs in Apr.
Swallow Senora (IRE) 50-1 (7-9) Raced stands' side, chased winner, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 11l behind Guto (8-10) at Southwell 5f clm (6) fbs in Feb.
She Who Dares Wins 10-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden and not much room over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased approaching final furlong, 8th of 9, 25l behind Haroldini (8-10) at Southwell 6f mdn clm (7) fbs in May '06.
Fiona Fox 80-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 18l behind Kenmore (9-7) at Redcar 5f sll (6) gf.
Bovered (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Broke well, prominent, weakened over 3f out, eased, last of 11, 36l behind Stargazy (8-7) at W'hampton 7f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Jan.