towards rear, lost place and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon ridden never dangerous
slowly away, in rear, headway and not much room over 2f out, soon switched left, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well
led 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, chased leaders halfway, every chance approaching final furlong, weakened last 150 yards
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, never dangerous, eased inside final furlong
held up behind, weakened over 1f out
led after 1f, headed approaching 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
FAZBEE can get the better of Timeteam here, with Bush Master and Frank Street others to consider. Our selection has been in good form of late, taking second in a pair of similar races before finishing a close third in handicap company last time. That effort is key to siding with her as it showed she's correctly rated at 68, a mark that suggests she'll take some beating down in this grade. Two of her three victories have come over this trip and she relishes quick ground when racing on turf, so everything looks in place for a big run. Bush Master actually comes out best at the weights so has to be included in calculations, but he's a 14-race maiden who finished last of nine on his sole start this term, beaten 21 lengths. With that in mind Timeteam may be a bigger threat. David Evans' charge won a course and distance claimer back in May and will appreciate this drop in class having struggled in handicap company of late. Similar comments apply to the lightly-raced Frank Street who could play a big part here. Eve Johnson Houghton's charge is only having his 10th start and was placed off 66 in a fair handicap two starts ago before disappointing as favourite at Nottingham; conditions here appear ideal and he could outrun his implied chance at the weights especially if the first-time tongue-tie provokes improvement. Feeling Fragile has looked flattered by his official rating of late and is opposed, Roybuoy needs to improve plenty for the cheekpieces and Baby Rock is well below his best form, so we'll return to Fazbee to land this competitive seller.
Elusive Ronnie (IRE) 9-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, last pair, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Grudge (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Timeteam (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Started slowly, held up in rear, driven along on outside and no impression over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, no danger, 5th of 8, 8l behind Seneschal (9-1) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Baby Rock 10-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 13l behind Miss Kitty Grey (8-8) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Desert Pride 11-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Joe Packet (9-7) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Equinity 20-1 (9-7) Awkward leaving stalls, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Chjimes (9-12) at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) pol in May.
Fazbee (IRE) 9-4fav (9-8) Held up in touch in rear, effort entering final furlong, ridden and stayed on near finish, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Requisite (9-1) at Yarmouth 6f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Frank Street 7-2fav (9-2) Prominent stands' side rail, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Bahamian Lad (9-3) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Sovereignty (JPN) 15-2 (8-10) Held up behind, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 7l behind Pipers Piping (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Feb.
Bush Master 20-1 (9-2) Raced centre, went left start, prominent until halfway, soon weakened, last of 9, 22l behind Boogie Waltzer (8-4) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in May.
Feeling Fragile (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Dwelt, keen, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Sophie's Beau (8-11) at Leicester 6f sell stks (6) gf in May.
Roybuoy 7-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, towards rear on inside, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 10l behind Collect Art (8-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in May.
