towards rear, in touch, headway to chase winner 2f out, no impression over 1f out, one pace final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed entering final 3f, soon outpaced, weakened quickly over 1f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold in rear, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f
tracked leader, led entering final 3f, ran on strongly final furlong, pushed right out
Coole Dodger may be able to land this race from Rankayo Hitam and The Hoofer. The selection has been in good form in handicap company and he has decent claims at the weights in this contest. It's a slight concern that he was well held at this track three runs ago but that was a much better race than this one and Coole Dodger gets the vote. Rankayo Hitam's two wins have coincided with the application of headgear so it's a little surprising that connections have opted to leave the blinkers off today. He has leading claims if he can run up to his best without the headgear but there must be doubts about him doing so. The Hoofer has any amount to find on official ratings but she battled on gamely to win her first race at Leicester and she may be able to build on that this afternoon and make a mockery of her lowly mark but the percentage call is to side with Coole Dodger.
Lilburn (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, settled in mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 12l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Coole Dodger (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Started slowly, behind, headway over 2f out, rider dropped rein 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 2l behind Penchesco (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Fly In Johnny (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out, soon in rear, tailed off, last of 14, 44l behind Prince Valentine (9-0) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Bon Ton Roulet 10-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on to go 4th close home, 4th of 15, 4l behind Jemiliah (8-9) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
The Hoofer (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, edged right 2f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, won at Leicester 1m 3yo sll (6) gf beating Red Rouge (8-6) by 1l, 13 ran.
Miss Phoebe (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, held up, pushed along and struggling final 3f, 8th of 11, 7l behind Rescue Me (8-8) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf.
Rankayo Hitam (USA) 6-4fav (9-5) Led, pushed clear 1f out, ridden and headed close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Hilbre Court (9-5) at Lingfield 1m clm (6) pol. Later awarded race.
