dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
jumped right at start, towards rear, soon pushed along, some late headway, never near to challenge
led, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, ran on final furlong
chased leader, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace final furlong
chased leaders, reminders over 2f out, soon beaten
dwelt, jumped right at start, never dangerous
dwelt, jumped right at start, never a factor
The ground has come up in favour of top weight Artie, who is potentially well treated off a 1lb lower mark than the last time he was successful. Seven No Trumps has it to do on these terms, so a bigger threat may come from the fast-improving Harrison's Flyer, who is shaping up nicely after winning his last three starts in good style. However, he is now a stone higher in the weights than when his spree started and it remains to be seen how much more improvement he has left in him. Frascati can be fast away on her day and she should ensure that a true pace unfolds. However, she may be better suited to a turning track and will be interesting if she heads to Chester in a fortnight. Highland Warrior would also have to be considered if it could be guaranteed that he does not leave himself with too much to do. Nevertheless, he appears to need to drop a few pounds in the weights before he can be confidently supported. Therefore, with all things considered, it can be rewarding to give Artie another chance to finally come good at a track where he has run several good races in the past.
Lyndalee (IRE) Fasliyev filly out of an unraced mare from a good family.
Taras Tornado Distant Music filly, half-sister to winners at 6f & 7f.
Titus Wonder (IRE) 12-1 Slowly into stride, headway over 1f out, soon hung left, kept on, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Amber Glory at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn aut fbs.
Active Audience (IRE) Fasliyev filly out of winning juvenile Luisa Demon.
Bow Bridge 40-1 Dwelt, mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Mr Rooney at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut gd.
Solo Star Observatory filly out of winning miler Aura of Grace.
Suhezy (IRE) 66-1 Chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Mr Rooney at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut gd.
Dispol Shabama 100-1 Slowly into stride, in rear and soon pushed along, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 8, 11l behind The Bear at Newcastle 5f nov stk sft.
Eskimo Nell Polar Prince filly out of winning sprinter We're Joken.
Gamesters Lady Almushtarak filly out of 1m to 1m4f winner Tycoon Tina.
