tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, comfortable
Just 5lb between the entire field but BLINDEDBYTHELIGHTS is the latest on the conveyor belt of Sir Mark Prescott projects going handicapping after showing little in juvenile starts. The step-up in trip is sure to suit and the yard is delivering a 50 per cent strike rate in the past fortnight at the time of writing. Denis Anthony only has to concede him 1lb and is on the upgrade based on an improved run last time on the forecast ground and a step-up in trip. Baileys Khelstar should do better now handicapping and Tom Marquand is an eye-catching booking. The combination of a drop in the ratings and the 5lb claim of Christian Howarth gives Dance Havana a shout, but the latest run of Corsican Cape when third at Haydock - form which has been well boosted - makes him the main danger.
Rhythm And Tyne (IRE) 28-1 (8-9) In touch in rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Fox Journey (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Corsican Caper (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, strong challenge over 1f out, no impression on winner final 100 yards, kept on, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Fairbanks (9-5) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in May.
Ramz (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Slowly away, held up in mid-division, headway over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 15l behind Entrancement (9-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (5) hvy in May.
Dance Havana 25-1 (9-7) Handy, pushed along and made no impression over 2f out, 9th of 17, 13 1/2l behind Greysful Storm (9-11) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Baileys Khelstar (FR) 25-1 (8-13) Towards rear, raced green winning post bend, pushed along 4f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 8, 9l behind Prosper Legend (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Denis Anthony (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Midfield, raced wide off home turn when making headway, still going well when briefly led 2f out, headed 1f out, outpaced by winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Shazam (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in May.
Blindedbythelights (GER) 100-1 (9-7) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 6l behind Strawberry Belle (9-0) at Brighton 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Oct.