led stands side until ridden and weakened over 1f out
led far side, headed 2f out, no impression after
in rear far side until stayed on well final furlong
chased leaders stands side, led over 1f out, hard driven to lead line
chased leader far side, led 2f out, hard driven and headed near line
raced centre until driven and weakened over 1f out
mid-division far side until stayed on final furlong
in touch far side, ridden and one pace final 2f
in rear far side, weakened final furlong
raced centre, no impression final 2f
chased leader far side, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders far side, kept on final furlong
Wide open doesn't really come close to describing this handicap and because of the competitive nature we think it might be worth taking a chance on LAKE CHINI ahead of Requisite and Liberty Ship. The selection is often seen at his best when racing off his current mark having scored his last four wins off of it. The latest of those may have come in heavy ground but he goes well on this and he shaped well last time out. Requisite hinted that he might be returning to form in his last run and if that is the case he looks well handicapped. Liberty Ship was expected to do better than he did last time out as a beaten favourite and while he remains six pounds above his last winning mark he did look capable under this burden during that last run. Mambo Spirit has been solid off this rating in the last few starts and should be involved as should Select Committee off a competitive mark. Really trappy stuff this and we'll take a bit of a chance on Lake Chini.
Chartist 16-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, last of 13, 10l behind Equuleus Pictor (9-7) at York 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Mambo Spirit (IRE) 5-2fav (9-9) Held up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, soon one pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Dragon Flame (9-7) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Imperial Sword 16-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and always behind, 8th of 12, 7l behind Argentine (9-10) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Requisite 11-2 (10-0) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway 2f out, soon chased leader and edged right, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Tyfos (10-0) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Liberty Ship 7-2fav (9-13) Held up behind leaders, edged left over 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Raccoon (9-13) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Revue Princess (IRE) 15-2 (10-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Toy Top (8-11) at Thirsk 5f (5) fm.
Baybshambles (IRE) 17-2 (8-1) Behind, headway 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Total Impact (9-1) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
King Of Swords (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 1f out, hung left when weakening final furlong, 11th of 13, 6l behind Equuleus Pictor (9-7) at York 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Paddy Bear 20-1 (8-8) Prominent, led after 1f, headed 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 7, 6l behind Mabait (8-13) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Highland Warrior 40-1 (9-6) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 7th of 12, 4l behind Sunley Sovereign (8-2) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Lake Chini (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 12, 2l behind Sunley Sovereign (8-2) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Select Committee 15-2 (8-8) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Andrasta (7-11) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Ursus 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division far side group, one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 5l behind Top Bid (9-2) at Nottingham 5f hcap (6) hvy in Nov.
Almaty Express 16-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 6l behind Mr Wolf (9-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Ingleby Star (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) In touch stand's side, driven to challenge and every chance entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Twosheetstothewind (9-8) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
