soon tracking leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on to chase leaders, not reached
in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
always in the rear
broke well, in touch, riddend and not clear run over 1f out, switched right and ran on to lead close home
towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left under pressure final furlong, kept on
always in the rear
tracked leaders, ridden on outside 2f out, soon lost place
in touch, ridden 2f out, never on terms
soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed close home
towards rear, some late progress
Epidaurian King, Littledodayno and Avoca Dancer make most appeal in this handicap and the vote is given to AVOCA DANCER. The selection has got course and distance winning form and she did not have too much luck last time out when she encountered trouble. She has changed stables since her last run so it will be interesting to see if Gay Kelleway can get some improvement out of her. If she can, then she should take all the beating. She is a former stable-mate of Littledodayno who ran well last time when Seb Sanders got a good tune out of the horse. She is capable of getting her head in front but her high draw does temper confidence and on that basis she is passed over.The yard are very shrewd though so if there was strong market support then it could pay to take the hint. Epidaurian King is another that is not ideally drawn and this drop in trip is also against him so he looks one to take on. Gilded Cove is a course specialist so he could go well at a price, but this looks a good opportunity for Avoca Dancer who is taken to land the prize.
Cape of Storms 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, 12th of 13, 12l behind Exit Strategy (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Gilded Cove 25-1 (8-10) Soon outpaced, some headway over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 7l behind Memphis Man (8-12) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Thoughtsofstardom 10-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Spoof Master (8-13) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Epidaurian King (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Sion Hill (9-0) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Littledodayno (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders ridden over 1f out, stayed on well to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Grudge (9-5) at Chester 5f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Dasheena 25-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 10, 10l behind Willie Ever (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
All You Need (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, headway on inside over 3f out, short lived, 10th of 12, 19l behind Wisdom's Kiss (9-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Mambazo 14-1 (9-4) Raced wide, ridden along in mid-division, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Tubby Isaacs (9-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Comrade Cotton 40-1 (8-11) Slowly away, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, 11th of 14, 10l behind Dawson Creek (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Avoca Dancer (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) In rear, hampered after 1f, headway over 1f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Alucica (8-9) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Ryedane (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, close up 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Woodsley House (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Just Jimmy (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Jennie Jerome (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Green Lagonda (AUS) 13-8fav (9-3) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, chased leading pair final furlong, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Game Lady (8-12) at Windsor 6f sll (6) gf in Jun.
