tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
chased winner, ridden 2f out, no extra and lost 2 places inside final furlong
raced wide, in touch, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
made all, clear halfway, edged right over 1f out, ran on
slowly away, towards rear, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
THANKSTOMONTY was taken out of his intended engagement at Ayr on Monday so we'll take the hint now he's been rerouted here by the in-form David O'Meara. The selection battled on stoutly to gain a first career success last time at Beverley and is expected to progress again off just a 2lb higher mark. Cases can be made for the likes of Sovereign Bounty, Stoneboat Bill and Multi Grain in an open handicap but Sands Chorus, despite his maiden status, could emerge as the leading danger off a feasible mark and on the back of creditable placed efforts the last twice.
Sovereign Bounty 6-1 (9-3) Keen tracked leader, every chance when edged right approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Myboydaniel (9-4) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Thankstomonty 10-3 (9-7) Went left start, led, hung left in front and raced awkwardly, ridden and headed 2f out, chased leader, rallied to regain lead well inside final furlong, just held on, won at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Gleneely Girl (9-6) by nk, 6 ran.
Stoneboat Bill 9-4fav (9-9) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway tracking leaders 3f out, 3rd over 2f out, 2nd well over 1f out, every chance when hampered over 1f out and switched left, ridden and no impression when lost 2nd in closing stages, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Malimbi (8-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Muhaafiz (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Dwelt close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 7l behind Wind In My Sails (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn 0-75 (5) gd.
Multi Grain 6-1 (8-12) Led, driven when headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 9l behind Thorkhill Star (8-12) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Alans Pride (IRE) 5-2fav (9-6) Took keen hold, held up tracking leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 4 1/2l behind Thankstomonty (9-7) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Liberal Angel (FR) 5-1 (8-3) Led over 3f, pressed leader, led again 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, chased winner until entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 9l behind Lil Sophella (9-2) at Hamilton 1m flls hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Sands Chorus 10-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, went 3rd final stride, no impression, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind El Campeon (8-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) in Jun.
Unforgettable You (IRE) 100-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and weakened final furlong, last of 7, 23l behind Fidelma Moon (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd.