made all stand side, led overall 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders far side, ridden lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
behind far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
raced stand side, chased winner, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders stand side, ridden, outpaced when edged right over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
led far side group to over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened
always behind stand side
chased leader far side, ridden to lead group over 1f out, no extra towards finish
always behind far side
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead group towards finish, no chnace with winner
slowly into stride, chased leaders stand side, ridden, weakened over 1f out
always behind stand side
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
My Gacho and Orpen Wide are entitled to plenty of respect in this handicap, but Tim Easterby's Ryedane is on a hat-trick bid and if he is fit enough to do himself justice on his seasonal reappearance then he should take plenty of beating. The selection steps into handicap company for the first time tonight but he showed enough towards the end of last season to suggest that he should be able to get competitive here. He won with a bit in hand last time and he looks to be on an upward curve, so he is taken to score despite his unfavourable draw. My Gacho did not get a clear run at Nottingham last time when a fair third behind Superstitious. He should go well but off his current handicap mark he may find a couple too good. Orpen Wide ran well from a wide draw over the minimum trip at Beverley last time and as he is better over this extra furlong it would be no surprise to see him go close. However, like our selection he has a high draw which will make life tough. Tyrone Sam has been knocking on the door of late but is another with a poor draw, but Breaking Shadow is well-boxed and a place might be on the cards for him on his return to his best trip. However, if Rydane can overcome his high draw he might be capable of making a winning handicap debut.
Gloved Hand 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, never nearer, 8th of 13, 13l behind Superstitious (7-11) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Ryedane (IRE) 6-4fav (8-9) Always prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, driven out inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (E3) pol in Dec beating Turn On The Style (7-12) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Graze On 40-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 15l behind Superstitious (7-11) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
My Gacho (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Superstitious (7-11) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Breaking Shadow (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 10l behind Society Music (8-4) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Bluff 13-2 (8-13) Mid-division, short-lived effort over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 12, 8l behind Sea Hunter (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 25-1 (7-10) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Trinculo (8-13) at Beverley 5f hcp (3) gd.
Bold Haze 40-1 (8-3) Mid-division, hung left throughout, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 19l behind Tax Free (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
