chased leader after 1f, ridden to lead 1f out, just held on
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on just failed
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra towards finish
keen, mid-division, effort over 1f out, soon edged left, weaken final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, always behind
From a short list containing Flying Edge, Pippa's Dancer and Summer Recluse, we will select Flying Edge for this sprint. Flying Edge races now from three pounds above an autumn winning mark and, looking as though he was coming back to form last time, he could well jump out and make them all go today. Cree could take him on in front and, on his best form, can't be ruled out, while Cayman Breeze is back to the mark he won from last July so will have his supporters. Even though she has been raised four pounds for her Leicester win, Pippa's Dancer's form is actually working out quite well and she holds obvious chances today. Pawan often bags some money when least expected, but couldn't be a strong win fancy, while Summer Recluse is a course and distance winner that has been running fairly well of late and certainly has a shout for a place. With the other pair being hard to fancy, we return to the selection, which is Flying Edge.
Pippa's Dancer (IRE) 7-2 (9-13) Chased leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, stayed on, won at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gf beating Riquewihr (10-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Pawan (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway after 2f, soon ridden, weakening when rider dropped whip 1f out, last of 10, 4l behind Malapropism (9-4) at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gf.
Summer Recluse (USA) 11-2 (9-7) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Rosapenna (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Flying Edge (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Led, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Dvinsky (9-11) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Cree 25-1 (9-3) Took keen hold early, chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Iced Diamond (8-9) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Cayman Breeze 12-1 (9-4) In touch, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Iced Diamond (8-9) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) frm.
Beau Jazz 100-1 (10-2) Prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong, 12th of 18, 8l behind Briery Lane (10-13) at Redcar 6f amt hcp (6) gf in May.
Inca Soldier (FR) 12-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 15l behind Westport (9-4) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.