prominent, ridden and headway to lead over 1f, pushed clear final furlong, readily
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
thrown into stride and always towards rear, no impression
in touch, ridden an effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, drifted left and headed over 1f out, stayed on but soon no chance of winner
prominent, ridden an effort over 1f out, kept on
held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, same pace final furlong
The short list contains Golden Dixie, Malapropism and Our Fugitive, with the vote going to Malapropism. Golden Dixie and Malapropism should go well in their bids to follow up recent wins. Our preference is for the latter. Intriguing Glimpse seems better on sharper tracks. Spanish Ace has yet to win from this high a mark. Lindbergh has yet to win a handicap. Pic Up Sticks is well weighted on old form but couldn't be fancied on recent efforts. Polish Emperor won from a four-pounds higher mark over course and distance last summer and if he gets it back together would have to be fancied. The lightly raced Our Fugitive returned with a good run last time and looks set to play his part today. There is no doubt that Harrison's Flyer is on a mark from which he ought to be able to win. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Malapropism.
Intriguing Glimpse 9-4jt-fav (10-0) Prominent, chased leader 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) frm beating Quality Street (9-5) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Hornpipe 16-1 (9-4) Led to halfway, weakening when not much on rail over 1f out, last of 10, 10l behind Peopleton Brook (8-6) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Spanish Ace 7-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 4l behind Handsome Cross (7-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Lindbergh 11-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden halfway, one pace and no impression final 2f, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Peopleton Brook (8-6) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Polish Emperor (USA) 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Intriguing Glimpse (10-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) frm.
Our Fugitive (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders stand's side, led over all over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Bond Boy (9-4) at Thirsk 5f hcap (4) hvy in May.
Malapropism 6-1 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Glencairn Star (8-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Golden Dixie (USA) 17-2 (8-9) Raced freely, prominent, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind The Lord (9-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
