led, strongly challenged over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, under pressure halfway, soon no impression
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon under pressure and weakened
prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden and ran on to lead inside furlong, soon headed, rallied close home, ran on
mid-division, behind halfway, soon beaten
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, effort over 3f out, soon hung left, never on terms
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure
pulled hard, soon prominent, lost place before halfway, soon beaten
always behind
held up in rear, under pressure well over 3f out, soon beaten
This looks a tricky race to call but AUSSIE BLUE has more ticks in his boxes compared to the majority of his rivals and is taken to win at the expense of Northern Flyer and Many Welcomes. The selection is no prolific winner but he did run well after finishing third at this venue last time out. He has been slowly but surely dropping in the weights in recent months and if anywhere near his best he ought to go close. Northern Flyer is another that struggles to win races and for that reason the handicapper has taken action to relieve him of a few pounds. He runs off the same mark as he did when gaining his solitary win at Musselburgh last year so any market moves should be noted. Many Welcomes caught the eye at Chester last time out after finishing second and looks to be running off a favourable mark. She is tough and consistent and can give her supporters another good run for their money. Aussie Blue has conditions in his favour and is given the tentative vote.
Lujano 17-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 18l behind Eastern Gift (9-6) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Ingleby King (USA) 33-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 16l behind Rule Breaker (8-13) at Beverley 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Aussie Blue (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Mid-diviision on outside, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd towards finish, never troubled leading pair, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Applaude (9-2) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
Northern Flyer (GER) 7-4fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Glenluji (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Abu Dubai (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Kyle Of Bute (9-13) at Beverley 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Princess Aliuska 12-1 (9-7) Slight lead until over 5f out, chased leader, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 35l behind King's Sabre (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Many Welcomes 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, wide into straight 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Rascal In The Mix (9-12) at Chester 1m Ladies Fillies Handicap (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf.
Top Jaro (FR) 22-1 (9-1) Always in rear, 12th of 14, 37l behind Explorator (9-10) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Piccolo Express 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, wide and short lived effort over 2f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Gemma's Delight (8-3) at Chester 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sinatramania 28-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 8l behind Sharakti (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Mr Chocolate Drop (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division on outside, wide straight, soon driven along, one pace and no impression final furlong, 5th of 11, 10l behind Yankee Storm (9-12) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Lily Jicaro (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Awkward soon after start, in rear, hard ridden and no impression when saddle slipped and rider lost iron 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 9, 21l behind Applaude (9-2) at Redcar 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) fm.
Happy The Man (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Held up in rear and keen, weakened over 2f out, 4th of 5, 17l behind Alkhataaf (9-3) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Isle of Ellis (IRE) 150-1 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, effort over 4f out, soon beaten, 7th of 10, 30l behind Florentine Ruler (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
