tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden halfway, effort approaching 1f out, kept on one pace
led, headed over 3f out, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, never near leaders
dwelt, headway to track leaders after 2f, chased leader 3f out until inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong
held up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
Mahmood Al Zaroony looks to have found a good opportunity to get a win out of BATTLE OF BRITAIN who can prove too good for Lizzie, Irelandisuperman and Volcanic Ash. The selection is visored for the first time for this, his fourth start, and has made the frame in all three runs so far. Trip, ground and draw all look favourable and he has the best form on offer, so with the headgear to sharpen his focus he looks the clear pick, although he may not be one to take too short a price about. Lizzie appears to be the pick of the Tim Easterby-trained pair on jockey bookings. The Acclamation filly is stepped up in trip here, which she should appreciate, while she also has conditions to suit, although she has the profile of a handicapper in-the-making. Irelandisuperman is saddled by locally-based Dandy Nicholls, and this juvenile has already suffered the unkindest cut before making this debut. He is related to some speedy types and a market check is advised. Volcanic Ash needed his first run but like many from the yard he will come on a fair bit for it, and he too should be monitored in the betting with a pedigree that suggests he might go well, though preference is for Battle Of Britain.
Battle Of Britain 11-8fav (9-0) Bumped and hampered start, chased winner 4f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Kojak (9-3) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Guinea Seeker 40-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway halfway, soon ridden and weakened, last of 13, 21l behind Drawing Board (9-3) at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr.
Irelandisuperman Bertolini gelding out of Isidor.
Pinotage 25-1 (9-3) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 9, 41l behind Ladies Are Forever (8-9) at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in May.
Sleights Boy (IRE) Kyllachy gelding out of Fanny Bay.
Volcanic Ash (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders pushed along before halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 13, 22l behind Magic Casement (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Bernisdale 40-1 (8-12) In rear, effort 3f out, soon weakened, 14th of 16, 18l behind Bay Of Fires (8-12) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Lizzie (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, soon hung left and weakened, 8th of 12, 12l behind Dubai Celebration (8-7) at Haydock 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
