chased leaders to over 1f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
tracked leader 4f out, ridden 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on strongly, driven out
took keen hold in mid-division, headway on inside to chase leaders over 1f out, chased winner and every chance well inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
awkward start, chased leaders to over 2f out and weakened quickly over 1f out
always behind, ridden over 3f out, struggling over 2f out
steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on and gaining on winner near finish
mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, one pace
raced keenly in touch, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, never dangerous inside final furlong
soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on until lost 2 places near finish
started slowly, held up last, still in rear over 3f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out nearest finish
outpaced in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
This open handicap can go the way of Crimson Fern; Pic Up Sticks and Pretty Miss rate as the main dangers. The selection is a filly in fine form and she looks sure to run a big race. She goes very well for young Patrick Hills and with conditions to suit she sets the standard for the rest. Pic Up Sticks is a course and distance winner and he will be suited by this drop in trip. However, he has been a bit disappointing so far this season and he is hard to recommend with confidence. Pretty Miss is another who has been disappointing of late and her overall strike-rate leaves a lot to be desired. Malapropism wins in his turn so he is capable of going close, but Crimson Fern is the form horse and she can win again.
Cape Royal 33-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, saddle slipped and eased over 3f out, lost place over 2f out, last of 13, 30l behind Misaro (8-9) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Osiris Way 15-8fav (9-1) Chased leaders, brief effort over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 10, 7l behind Distinctly Game (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Crimson Fern (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, shaken up 2f out, soon clear advantage and kept on, won at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gs beating Highland Warrior (8-13) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Woodcote (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Reared start, in rear and eased final 2f, last of 9, well behind Whiskey Junction (9-1) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Malapropism 10-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Princess Ellis (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Playful 8-1 (9-6) Held up behind leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 5, 4l behind Valley of The Moon (8-10) at Ripon 6f fll hcp (3) gf in May.
Bluebok 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 13, 9l behind Misaro (8-9) at Chester 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Even Bolder 6-1 (8-1) Led until headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Little Edward (9-4) at Bath 6f hcap (4) frm in Sept.
Pretty Miss 15-8jt-fav (8-11) In touch, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind What Do You Know (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Pic Up Sticks 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened, 7th of 14, 6l behind Buy On The Red (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Spanish Ace 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, last of 10, 10l behind Mandurah (8-10) at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Brunelleschi 8-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always behind, 7th of 9, 12l behind Mango Music (9-5) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gs in May.
