chased leader, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on strongly
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
in rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held
There is little to choose between Richard Fahey's LITTLE SCOTLAND and Flaneur on their running here last month but the faster ground today should help the former reverse running with Tim Easterby's gelding and she gets the vote with the main danger rated as Jigajig. Kevin Ryan's gelding has already won four times since the start of the year, most recently on his latest outing at Wolverhampton last month over the minimum trip, and he has every chance off just a 3lb higher mark over the extra furlong that will not inconvenience him. Ryan is also represented by Hot Spark and he has to be considered but is not certain to appreciate being dropped back in trip having been running well over seven furlongs. Mick Channon's Di Stefano is the only course winner in the field but the son of Bahamian Bounty has struggled in listed races and handicaps since winning that maiden last year. Richard Fahey's Coin From Heaven is relatively lightly raced and cannot be ruled out but probably needs some help from the handicapper and more solid claims are held by stable companion Little Scotland, who can resume winning ways.
Lowdown (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Behind, outpaced, never dangerous, 14th of 20, 17l behind Victoire De Lyphar (8-7) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Little Scotland 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, driven and outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to chase leading pair inside final furlong, ran on, edged right towards finish, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Kellys Eye (9-6) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Bond Fastrac 28-1 (9-0) Chased leaders stands side group, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 19l behind Jonny Mudball (9-9) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Flaneur 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Kakapuka (9-0) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Coin From Heaven (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 15l behind Glen Shiel (8-8) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Di Stefano 14-1 (9-6) Outpaced in rear, ridden and edged left over 2f out, 4th and one pace over 1f out, 4th of 6, 6l behind Gene Autry (9-6) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Hot Spark 3-1 (9-6) Led and raced keen, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 7l behind Brannagh (9-5) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Jigajig 9-2 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, challenged and hung left over 1f out, continued to edge left under pressure, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jun beating Admirable Duchess (8-9) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Nubar Boy 15-2 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up and disputing 4th, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 7, 4 1/2l behind Spanish Acclaim (8-9) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
