tracked leaders, lost place over 1f out
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, kept on well
in rear, effort over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, one pace
Only a small field goes to post for this handicap and from a shortlist of Dasheena, Sheriff's Silk and Zorn we will side with Dasheena. The selection was not beaten far when third behind Elusive Warrior here last time and on the evidence of that effort she could be ready to resume winning ways. Sheriff's Silk loves it round here but he has been off the racecourse since June and he may need this run. Zorn finished behind our selection last time and on these terms he is entitled to run our selection close. It will be a surprise if either Bartercard or Louisiade are good enough and we will stick with Dasheena to land the prize.
Sheriff's Silk 25-1 (8-10) Jumped left start, always behind, last of 14, 36l behind Steam Cuisine (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Bartercard (USA) 11-1 (9-0) In rear, dismounted when pulled up in race won by Spinning (8-11) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs, 15 ran.
Dasheena 4-1 (8-8) Behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, stayed on well nearest finish, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Elusive Warrior (8-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Zorn 28-1 (8-4) Broke well, chased winner, pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out, 5th of 8, 7l behind Elusive Warrior (8-4) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Louisiade (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon weakened, 17th of 18, 39l behind Blue Spinnaker (9-6) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs.