held up far side, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders stands side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
mid-division stands side, one pace when hung left over 1f out, never on terms
chased leader far side, ridden to lead that side 1f out, kept on
in touch stands side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders stands side, ridden and no impression approaching final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on towards finish
dwelt, behind stands side, edged left and headway 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong
with leader stands side, ridden over 1f out, led overall inside final furlong, stayed on
dwelt badly, always behind far side
led stands side, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
reared start, always behind stands side
led far side, ridden and effort 1f out, one pace
raced stands side, soon driven along in mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish
chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division stands side, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
Dorn Dancer gets the confident vote in this competitive handicap with The Nifty Fox and Charles Parnell rating the main dangers. The selection has been in good form of late and he was slightly unlucky in running when third behind Hart Of Gold last time out. He remains on a fair mark and looks a value bet in an open affair. The Nifty Fox rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Blazing Heights. If he is fit after a 171-day absence he would have definite place claims. Charles Parnell is another that could go well as his stable are in form, but he gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him when he raced off this mark last season and he is taken on with this in mind. Royal Envoy is fit and in form but he has yet to win over this distance, while Guto has won over course and distance in the past but has been done no favours by the draw. Tartatartufata is best when allowed to dominate but as there is plenty of pace in the race she looks vulnerable. The booking of Robert Winston for Dakota Rain catches the eye and he could go well at a price but for the winner we return to Dorn Dancer who looks sure to have the race run to suit.
Elkhorn 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 13th of 16, 7l behind Dig Deep (8-12) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct.
Dakota Rain (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden along over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Stolt (8-9) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Apr.
He's A Humbug (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Soon chasing leaders, no extra approaching final furlong, 13th of 18, 9l behind Cape (8-11) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr.
Deserted Dane (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 5l behind Ishetoo (9-1) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Sept.
The Nifty Fox 10-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden and led briefly entering final furlong, soon one pace, 4th of 14, 2l behind Blazing Heights (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Nov.
Prospect Court 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, lost place 2f out, soon weakened, last of 16, 29l behind Stevie Gee (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Apr.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Paris Bell (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Nov.
Balakiref 14-1 (8-8) In touch, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 12th of 16, 17l behind Stevie Gee (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Apr.
Royal Envoy (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Held up, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Valery Borzov (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Tartatartufata 11-1 (9-1) Chased leaders stands side, effort and edged right over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Sandwith (8-6) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Guto 10-1 (8-5) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Stolt (8-9) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Apr.
Oranmore Castle (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Reared start, mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 12, 17l behind Nobilissima (8-10) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
The History Man (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Outpaced, towards rear, effort halfway, no impression, last of 6, 9l behind Bo McGinty (9-4) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Apr.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 7-4fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Hart of Gold (8-11) at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Tom Tower (IRE) 28-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 14l behind Aahayson (9-13) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd.
Just Joey 28-1 (9-7) Hampered start, chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 13, 36l behind Feelin Foxy (9-7) at Redcar 5f fll hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Mandurah (IRE) 33-1 (8-3) Raced keenly, in touch far side, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 20, 6l behind Sandwith (8-6) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Jilly Why (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Always in the rear, 6th of 7, 10l behind Expensive Art (9-4) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
