in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
raced stand side tracked leader, never on terms with centre group
close up, pushed along and headway 2f out, chased clear winner inside final furlong, no threat
in rear, pushed along 2f out, never near leaders
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
dwelt outpaced stand side, never on terms with centre group
made all, ridden clear final furlong
Spring Bloom has placed in all four outings including his handicap debut at Newbury on his reappearance while Knightcap won a nursery at Catterick last year and is 6lb higher. The latter will be sharper today but MAGICAL MOMENT (NAP) had Dream Together back in third when successful in a maiden at Pontefract on her return. Kevin Ryan’s filly looks worth sticking with now handicapping and is preferred to Twist Of Hay and Dandy's Angel, who also make their handicap debuts.
Magical Moment (FR) 11-2 (9-0) Led early, pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, led again inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun beating Joshua R (9-5) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Dream Together (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not able to challenge front pair, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Magical Moment (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Red Treble 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Oakenshield (9-4) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Spring Bloom 25-1 (9-1) Went left start, chased leaders near side of group, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Broughtons Gold (9-1) at Newbury 6f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Rapid Russo 18-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders, 7th of 13, 9l behind Kendred Soul (9-3) at Beverley 5f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Knightcap 28-1 (8-7) In touch in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Love Powerful (9-0) at Leicester 6f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Written Broadcast (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 20 1/4l behind Exceptional (9-1) at Pontefract 6f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Twist Of Hay 33-1 (8-11) Slowly away soon in touch, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 6 3/4l behind Art Power (9-9) at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Jun.
Dandy's Angel (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, plugged on in 5th final furlong, 5th of 11, 8 1/4l behind High Accolade (9-5) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Zim Baby 6-1 (9-6) Pulled hard, chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 7 1/2l behind Alibaba (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Leoch 9-1 (9-4) Went right start, held up in mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out, 8th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Sunset Breeze (9-3) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Jun.