behind, ridden along 2f out, no progress, soon weakened
slowly into stride and snatched up soon after start, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
in rear, headway 1f out, ran on inside final furlong nearest finish
prominent, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace
mid-division until ridden and weakened 2f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ran on well under pressure final furlong, held on
raced freely, with leaders to halfway, weakened over 1f out
behind, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
behind, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
The consistent Canadian Danehill, the lightly raced Why Now and top weight Pippa's Dancer all have claims in this competitive sprint handicap but preference is for Peopleton Brook, who is taken to follow up his shock reappearance success. Formerly with David Arbuthnot, the selection made a winning start for new trainer Milton Bradley when defying odds of 50/1 to land a Chepstow handicap in good fashion and, off just a 5lb higher mark, he holds solid claims of winning again. James Given's Folga has shown a consistent level of form in all four starts this term and is entitled to be thereabouts again along with Canadian Danehill, although there is a suspicion that the handicapper now has the measure of the last mentioned. Yorkshire Lad disappointed on a soft surface last time and may do better back on faster ground today, while Why Now is open to plenty of improvement and could be interesting from what appears to be a decent draw. Pippa's Dancer gained a deserved first success at Bath last time and does not have an impossible task under top weight on his debut in a handicap but Milton Bradley has his sprinters in fine fettle at present and Peopleton Brook is taken to give him another winner.
Pippa's Dancer (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Made all, ridden clear 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Bath 5f mdn aut stk (6) frm in May beating Disguise (8-13) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Folga 5-1jt-fav (9-5) Chased leader far side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 15, 4l behind Superstitious (8-1) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Yorkshire Lad (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 11l behind Paris Bell (9-4) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Anfield Dream 16-1 (7-5) Held up, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 7l behind Resplendent Glory (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May.
Why Now 7-2fav (8-11) Led, until ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace after, 4th of 10, 3l behind Briannsta (9-9) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Withering Lady (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) In touch towards outer, effort under pressure over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 4l behind Abientot (8-1) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Wonderful Mind 12-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Bold Minstrel (8-12) at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Went right start, raced centre, made all and overall leader, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May beating Chinalea (8-13) by a nk, 20 ran.
Peopleton Brook 50-1 (8-6) Always prominent, led well over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, won at Chepstow 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Cape Unknown (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Campeon (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Mid-division until ridden and weakened well over 2f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Peopleton Brook (8-6) at Chepstow 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Jerry's Girl (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Ashes (8-11) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Piper Lily 40-1 (8-11) Prominent 2f, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Peopleton Brook (8-6) at Chepstow 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
