slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
never better than mid-division
slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression
close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders 4f
never better than mid-division
chased leaders over 3f
with leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
mid-division, headway to chase leader over 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon every chance, weakened 1f out
outpaced, headway and hung left approaching final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
prominent, led over 1f out, ridden clear
chased leaders over 4f
outpaced, kept on final furlong, never nearer
A twenty runner maiden handicap is hardly the most attractive betting proposition of the day, so Rowanberry is a far from confident choice to lead home the likes of Bunkhouse, Jacks Delight and King Egbert. There may be more to come from the last named and he has fair claims if his 7lb claimer and get the best out of him. However, he will be trying to achieve what the likes of Jimmy Fortune and Kerrin McKevoy have failed to do on that score and he looks to be one that saves a little for himself. Bunkhouse has bits and pieces of form that would give him a chance in a race like this. Richard Hills got on well with him here earlier in the month and a bold bid can be expected again today. Jacks Delight has been hard to predict this season but gave a fair account of himself at Hamilton last month. He could be good value to make the frame. However, preference goes to Rowanberry, who has arguably dropped the most significant hints that her turn is not too far away. She ran another solid race when she was just run out of things at Musselburgh eight days ago. And repeat effort while she is in such good heart would be good enough to suffice here
My Rascal (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders stand's side, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 8l behind Daybreak Dancer (8-13) at Ripon 6f mdn hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Bold Bunny 8-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 2f out, 14th of 16, 20l behind Firework (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
King Egbert (FR) 9-1 (9-7) In touch, effort and ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, 7th of 16, 8l behind Firework (9-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Cilla's Smile 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 5l behind Azuree (8-13) at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Jacks Delight 25-1 (8-9) Prominent far side, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened final furlong, 4th of 16, 3l behind Victoria Peek (9-3) at Hamilton 6f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Rowanberry 8-1 (8-7) Towards rear, headway from 2f out, switched right, ridden over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 15, hd behind Montillia (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Bunkhouse 14-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Only If I Laugh (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Tipsy Lad 6-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 14l behind Polesworth (8-4) at Southwell 7f mdn clm (H5) fbs in Mar.
