made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, pushed along and no impression from over 1f out
always towards rear
keen held up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on towards finish
raced very wide prominent, ridden and weakened 2f out
raced wide close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt towards rear, headway over 1f out, nearest finish
dwelt in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on
raced wide prominent, pushed along halfway, soon lost place
De Little Engine just missed out on a hat-trick when beaten less than a length here recently but is now 11lb higher than his earlier course and distance success. SHOWDANCE KID has similar form having failed by only a neck to land a treble when runner-up at Lingfield and Kevin Frost’s charge is taken to edge this racing off only a 1lb higher mark today. The King's Steed went close in a lower grade over track and trip last time and the less-exposed Counter Spirit found only one too good at Yarmouth on her handicap debut while Tennessee Belle is another lightly-raced type to consider.
De Little Engine (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Led early, tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, 3rd and held towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Masquerade Bling (9-6) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Showdance Kid 4-1 (9-6) Led early, held up in touch, switched left and headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led narrowly entering final furlong, headed inside final 100 yards, kept on, just held, 2nd of 7, nk behind Flying Sakhee (8-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Pushkin Museum (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) Taken to post early, fly leapt leaving stalls, in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 3 1/4l behind Varsovian (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f stks (5) pol in Jul.
Viola Park 5-1 (9-7) Soon led, ridden and headed entering final 2f, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Art Echo (10-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Counter Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) In touch, headway under stand side rail over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind La Isla Bonita (8-13) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Artscape 25-1 (9-10) In rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 9, 11 1/2l behind Art Echo (10-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Tennessee Belle 20-1 (10-0) Soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 12 1/4l behind Dancing Brave Bear (9-6) at Chelmsford City 1m fll stks (5) pol in Apr.
Pass The Cristal (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Steadied start, always behind, beaten 2f out, last of 12, 12 1/2l behind Image (9-6) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Grey Destiny 22-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, outpaced over 2f out, never involved, last of 11, 9 1/4l behind Plansina (9-3) at Hamilton 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
The King's Steed 11-1 (9-8) Tracked leader, led 5f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied close home, 2nd of 10, shd behind Lucifugous (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Nellie's Dancer 9-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, weakened 3f out, last of 12, 23 3/4l behind Queens Royale (9-7) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Alqalsar (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, switched to race alone towards far side rail over 3f out, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 20 1/4l behind Living Leader (8-9) at Chepstow 1m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
