in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, tailed off
made all, led, quickened 4 lengths clear inside final 2f, ran on well, readily
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, tailed off
raced wide, held up, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, never nearer
tracked winner to 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong
started very slowly and always in rear, tailed off
tracked leaders, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
unseated rider and bolted before start, close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on until faded final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
fly jumped leaving stalls, behind, headway 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong but no chance with winner
A competitive claimer here and there is very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Lindbergh,Autograph Hunter and Methaaly and the vote is given to Lindbergh. The selection is dropping in class here and despite top weight he looks a value bet as his best form is when fresh. Autograph Hunter rates the main danger as he won a maiden in good style when beating Leprechauns Gold. However he has since disappointed and the fact that connections have already reached for blinkers is off -putting. Methaaly is another that could go well as he was sixth in a handicap behind Quality Street last time. This looks easier and he is another to note in the market. Rann Na Cille is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he has had plenty of chances of late without taking one. This is a trappy affair and the market will be informative but Lindbergh is our idea of the winner.
Lindbergh 9-1 (9-13) Always behind, never on terms, last of 10, 12l behind Intriguing Glimpse (10-1) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun '06.
Methaaly (IRE) 4-1fav (9-9) Soon pressing leader, driven to lead narrowly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 6th of 11, 2l behind Quality Street (9-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Sovereignty (JPN) 14-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 10l behind Tipsy Lad (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Ardennes (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind until ridden and kept on final 2f, never near leaders, 4th of 10, 13l behind Silca Elegance (9-0) at Redcar 6f mdn stk (5) sft in Jun.
Mistral Sky 7-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Polar Force (9-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Autograph Hunter 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 29l behind Secret Liaison (9-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Rann Na Cille (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Towards rear, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 13l behind Gleneagles (9-1) at Beverley 7f 3yo clm (5) hvy.
Dasheena 12-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders well inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Cleide da Silva (9-11) at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (5) pol in Jun.
