mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden along 4f out, weakened 2f out
led, hung badly left from 2f out, driven over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final 50yds
chased leader, driven over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, chased winner 2f out, soon driven, not pace of leaders well inside final furlong
held up in rear, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, strong run on rails to lead final 50yds
always in rear, ridden and struggling 4f out
mid-division, headway on outside to chase leaders 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, switched left and strong run inside final furlong, finished fast, not time to recover
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
This very competitive looking handicap can go the way of Tarkheena Prince, but also worthy of closer inspection are Mazaaya and First Avenue. Alan Swinbank's taking Tarkheena Prince all the way down from Yorkshire for his only runner of the night, so will hope to make the trip worthwhile whith his 3rd win in 4 outings. It's also Kerrin McEvoy's only scheduled ride of the evening. The ground won't be a problem, and he's likely to try to come from off the pace. First Avenue is an improving sort and been placed on his 3 races this season, including here in a similar contest in May. He' Michael Jarvis' sole representative on the card, and his strike rate recently has been impressive at the circuit, with 2 wins and a second from his 3 runners. Mazaaya and Tarkheena Prince are giving weight to all their rivals; Mazaaya, from rookie trainer David Lanagan's yard, was just beaten last time out at Salisbury, and if she runs a similar race, prominent with the pace, is expected to go close. But to land this, we'll go with Tarkheena Prince.
Mazaaya (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden over 3f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Press The Button (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Tarkheena Prince (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Behind, hard ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, won at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun beating Hawkit (8-9) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
First Avenue 2-1fav (9-5) Took keen hold in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong and hung left, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Downhiller (9-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Altitude 15-8fav (8-9) Close up, chased leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, driven and all out final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 4f mdn stk (5) fbs beating Starfala (8-9) by 1l, 12 ran.
It's A Date 12-1 (9-4) Pushed along from 7f out, always behind, last of 6, 12l behind Resplendent Light (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Mega Watt (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) In rear, headway on outside 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 5l behind Swinging Sixties (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Howdigo 25-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, driven towards outer over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 9l behind Brave Hawk (8-8) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Taikoo 6-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 15, 12l behind Fairfield Flame (8-2) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Higgy's Boy (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) In rear, some moderate headway from 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 9l behind Swinging Sixties (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Mezzanisi (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) In rear, headway 4f out, challenged 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Rowan Rio (9-7) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) hvy.
Benedict Spirit (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway on inner over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Full Speed (9-1) at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
