led early, tracked clear leader, weakened over 3f out
held up mid-division, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong
slowly into stride, soon led and clear, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up mid-division, weakened well over 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, headway on outer 3f out, kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Dangerous Midge is 11lb higher in a better race so is passed over here in favour of THIN RED LINE who represents a wildly in-form yard and can see off a dangerous-looking trio of Cool Strike, Antigua Sunrise and Class Is Class. Michael Dods' gelding won on his first start for the yard at Chester last week and is quickly turned out under his penalty. The yard has already had success at the track this week and this Red Ransom gelding still has more improvement to come. Crackentorp's reappearance needs improving on, Lochiel is not straight-forward but he looked progressive on quick ground last season, whilst Shadows Lengthen won six on the trot at Southwell over the winter but now looks too high in the weights as a result. Siberian Tiger needs a market check after a great second to Ashkazar in a Sandown Listed hurdle race, Class Is Class tries a visor after dodging the issue recently, whilst Dangerous Midge has won three of his last four starts and although not necessarily bred for this trip he shapes as if it will suit. Dansili Dancer and Drill Sergeant both drop in grade, Cool Strike is consistent but as a result is arguably too high in the handicap, whilst Antigua Sunrise beat Dazzling Light at Pontefract last time out and the form looks solid so each is afforded respect off their light weights. As competitive a handicap as you're likely to find but we are happy to side with Thin Red Line.
Drill Sergeant 9-1 (8-12) Led, pressed from 4f out, soon headed, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 5, 9l behind Jukebox Jury (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Dansili Dancer 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 17l behind Harbinger (8-11) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Dangerous Midge (USA) 5-1 (9-2) Pushed along to lead soon after start, headed 8f out, tracked leaders after, chased leader 2f out, led again 1f out, ridden and quickened clear, won at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr beating Embsay Crag (8-4) by 5l, 12 ran.
Class Is Class (IRE) 9-2fav (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, kept on, never dangerous, 7th of 17, 10l behind Tinaar (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Mystery Star (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 16, 6l behind Albaqaa (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Classic Punch (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Led, headed 3f out, lost place 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, last of 5, 31l behind King Of Wands (8-8) at Ripon 1m 4f stks (3) gf in Apr.
Shadows Lengthen 25-1 (8-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Albaqaa (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Lochiel 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 26l behind Hunterview (8-7) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Oct.
Crackentorp 17-2 (9-9) Held up behind, driven 4f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 16l behind Trip The Light (8-10) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr.
Mull of Dubai 25-1 (9-0) Broke well, soon in touch, lost place over 8f out, eased over 2f out, last of 9, 24l behind Veloso (8-1) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Cool Strike (UAE) 2-1fav (9-5) Pulled hard and prominent, led after 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Sherman Mccoy (8-11) at Bath 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fm in Apr.
Fortuni (IRE) 4-6fav (9-6) Tracked winner, outpaced 4f out, soon ridden, lost place over 2f out, beaten and eased over 1f out, last of 4, 30l behind Kings Destiny (9-4) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jul.
Hanoverian Baron 14-1 (8-3) In touch on inside, pushed along 3f out, effort and hung left over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winer, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Alainmaar (9-10) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Antigua Sunrise (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, driven and effort over 2f out, led 1f out, edged left under pressure, all out, won at Pontefract 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Apr beating Dazzling Light (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Dazzling Light (UAE) 11-4 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, switched right to challenge entering final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Antigua Sunrise (9-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Apr.
Siberian Tiger (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 23, 19l behind Charm School (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Thin Red Line (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well to go clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs beating Norwegian Dancer (8-10) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Bothy 11-2 (8-11) Held up in rear, driven over 4f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 8l behind Veloso (8-1) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
Reve De Nuit (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 9, 3l behind Veloso (8-1) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) fbs.
