chased leaders over 5f
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, hung right and kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
keen, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 3f out, kept on approaching final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, headway 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept up to work inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders over 5f
tracked leaders over 5f
led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on to go 4th under pressure inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
slowly into stride in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on same pace
An open-looking contest where the return to a mile might be enough to see Metal Madness get his nose on front again, while others for the short list look to be Kayflaa, Ejeed and Turtle Dove. Metal Madness scored over this trip at Thirsk two starts ago, but a 6lb rise and the drop to 7f proved beyond him last time. The return to a mile and a drop of 1lb again gives him a more realistic chance here and with little else in much form we'll side with him. Kayflaa showed promise in a Wolverhampton maiden in March but has been well held in handicaps since. She has now been dropped 6lb by the assessor and that can help her get more competitive. Ejeed is definitely worth a look in the market as a potential 'plot' horse. John Gosden's colt has done little in three maidens so far and makes his handicap debut from a mark of 65, which won't be too taxing if he has any ability. Turtle Dove has a bit to find with Metal Madness on their Thirsk running and probably needs a drop before winning, while the same can be said of stablemate Sistos Fascination, who was beaten in a claimer last time. Little else makes much appeal and we'll take a chance on Metal Madness.
Kayflaa (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Held up, mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 17l behind Gala Casino Star (8-8) at Redcar 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Ejeed (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never near leaders, 5th of 10, 13l behind Khateeb (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (4) pol in May.
Metal Madness (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Burnbrake (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Creative (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 8th of 18, 4l behind Burnbrake (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Turtle Dove 18-1 (8-13) In touch, effort 2f out, ridden, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Metal Madness (8-12) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Danamight (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along, stayed on steadily final 2f, 4th of 12, 6l behind Topazes (9-4) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Serious Choice (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride in rear, soon pushed along, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 11l behind Rosie Says No (8-11) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in May.
Townkab (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 14l behind Caltire (8-8) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs in May.
Reprieved 50-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 20l behind Fools Gold (8-8) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (5) fbs.
Pentandra (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up, not much room briefly over 3f out, kept on final 2f, 5th of 10, 6l behind Portrush Storm (8-10) at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gd.
Mr Fantozzi (IRE) 50-1 (7-11) Led main group and overall leader, headed by far side group over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Mexican Venture (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Augmentation 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 16l behind Slam (8-7) at Great Leighs 1m mdn aut stk (5) pol in May.
Bainisteoir 50-1 (8-12) Behind, ridden inside final 2f, never on terms, 8th of 13, 15l behind Master of Arts (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Minwir (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, headway halfway, weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 24l behind Admirals Way (8-7) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Siryena 16-1 (9-3) Driven along 3f out and always towards rear, 13th of 14, 10l behind Polar Annie (9-5) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (6) pol in Sept.
Sistos Fascination 13-2 (9-1) Held up, ridden and hung right over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 6l behind Nikolaievich (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo clm (6) gf in May.
