chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon faded
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chasing leaders when hampered over 1f out, kept on
held up mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon weakened, behind when pulled up final furlong
awkward, went right start, behind, headway over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon beaten
reared start, always behind
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
held up, headway over 2f out, never able to challenge
stumbled start, soon prominent, effort over 2f out, soon hung left, no extra final furlong
pulled hard, tracked winner, hung left under pressure over 1f out, soon faded
always behind
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, keen hold, went clear over 1f out, comfortably
behind, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders over 4f
Nonrunner
This handicap looks very tricky but Riverside Dancer, Border Artist and Takitwo all make appeal and the vote is given to Takitwo. This 4-year-old from the Peter Cundell yard was a little disappointing in an apprentice handicap last time, but the race has worked out quite well. Jamie Spencer takes over in the plate today and from a good draw he looks set to run a big race. Riverside Dancer won well last time when beating Howards Tipple at Hamilton but all her winning form has come over 5 and 6f and for that reason we will take her on. Border Artist is a dual course and distance winner and he hinted at a return to form last time when third behind Resplendant Nova here. However, he has not been done any favours by the draw today and that does temper our confidence. Mugeba is another with course and distance form and he makes plenty of each-way appeal. However, Takitwo has plenty in his favour here and gets the vote.
Queen's Lodge (IRE) 28-1 (9-13) Held up, ridden halfway, never near leaders, 7th of 13, 4l behind Dakota Rain (9-10) at Leicester 6f app hcp (5) sft.
Takitwo 4-1jt-fav (9-5) Always behind, never dangerous from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 5l behind Motafarred (9-0) at Kempton 7f app hcp (5) pol.
Arctic Desert 20-1 (8-13) Raced far side, always behind, 13th of 14, 12l behind Archiestown (9-6) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Dowlleh 13-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, outpaced halfway, kept on final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Come What May (8-3) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Riverside Dancer (USA) 7-4fav (8-9) Tracked leaders stand side, ridden and led over 2f out, driven out, won at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gf in Jun beating Howards Tipple (8-8) by 1l, 9 ran.
Motarjm (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden 2f out, edged left, stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 11, 9l behind Cactus Rose (9-3) at Brighton 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Barataria 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Attacca (8-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gd.
Realy Naughty (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened quickly, 11th of 14, 8l behind Proper (8-12) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Border Artist 20-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway when carried left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2l behind Resplendent Nova (10-0) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Whistleupthewind 10-1 (8-3) Led, hung left under pressure over 2f out, soon headed and weakened, 13th of 16, 16l behind Indian Edge (9-9) at Chepstow 1m hcap (5) sft.
Inscribed (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Awkward start, raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind He's A Rocket (8-2) at Folkestone 5f app hcp (6) gf.
Fantasy Defender (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway 2f out, soon hung left, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Bucharest (9-7) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Jun.
Penny Glitters 28-1 (8-1) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 19l behind Fairdonna (8-11) at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (6) pol in Jun.
For Life (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Chased leaders on outside, behind final 3f, 8th of 12, 8l behind Efistorm (9-10) at W'hampton 5f clm (5) pol in Jan.
Charlottebutterfly 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 17, 11l behind Life's A Whirl (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m fll hcp (5) gs.
Astorygoeswithit 11-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 18l behind Guadaloup (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (6) gs in Jun.
Mugeba 11-2fav (9-6) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, ran on to chase clear winner final furlong, 2nd of 17, 9l behind Hansomelle (8-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
