outpaced in rear, effort over 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner
in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and switched left 2f out, ran on well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed clear, comfortably
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, pushed along in mid-division, soon no impression
pulled early in touch, ridden and hung left 2f out, one pace final furlong
with leader, ridden and challenged over 1f out, no extra final furlong
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, switched right and some effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
Hewaraat can have the measure of Nan Scurry, with North Shore, Holly Springs and Empire City all worth a second look. The form of Hewaraat's second to Gimasha at Beverley has worked out well, with the latter going on to hump topweight to victory in a Warwick handicap. Barry Hills' charge had been off two months prior to that Beverley effort and there should be enough improvement to come. Nan Scurry was not beaten too far when dropped back to six furlongs at Newcastle, but is certainly not in the same league as the stable's La Chunga, and she will have to step up markedly to beat the selection. North Shore found seven furlongs too much at Salisbury last time and is worth a try back at this trip, while Holly Springs has been placed four times already and is looking a bit exposed. Empire City is related to plenty of winners, and should be found a suitable opportunity, as should Whistle 'n Flute who is sure to have been well galloped at West Ilsley. Hewaraat is a progressive sort though and can pay to follow today.
Empire City (USA) Carson City gelding, half-brother to numerous winners.
Hewaraat (IRE) 2-1 (9-0) Led, ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Gimasha (8-9) at Beverley 5f mdn stk (5) gd.
North Shore (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, outpaced by leading pair final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Ocean Gift (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Oakbridge (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Pulled hard early, held up in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 11l behind Dubai Venture (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Whistle 'n Flute Piccolo colt, half-brother to 1m & 1m2f winner Arry Dash.
Blue Lullaby (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Abide (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Jun.
Holly Springs 2-1jt-fav (8-9) In touch, chased winner over 2f out, soon beaten and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 8l behind Lindbergh (9-0) at Newbury 5f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Nan Scurry (FR) 5-1 (8-11) Led, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind First Rhapsody (8-8) at Newcastle 6f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Jun.
