chased far side leaders, ridden and still close up 2f out, heavily eased inside final furlong
mid-division on stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
soon behind on far side, ridden halfway, kept on inside final furlong
held up in rear on far side, no real impression final 2f
behind on stands side, headway centre over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mainly overall leader towards far side, headed inside final 2f, soon weakened
with far side leaders, weakening when hung right over 1f out
raced in centre course, never on terms, eased when no chance final furlong
raced far side, held up, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear on stand side, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest finish
raced far side, always towards rear
squeezed out start, behind on far side, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
led stands side group until inside final furlong, weakened
raced stands side, prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
raced far side in mid-division, ridden and no impression final 2f
reared leaving stalls, soon recovered to chase far side leaders, hard ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on under pressure
prominent far side, led inside final 2f, driven clear final furlong
chased stands side leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up rear on stands side, headway over 2f out, led that group inside final furlong, finished well to take 2nd close home, not reach winner far side
raced stands side, chased leaders for 3f
raced on outer of stands side group, chased leaders for 3f
raced in mid-division far side, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
always behind on stands side
slowly into stride, raced in mid-division on far side, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
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Buachaill Dona, Dig Deep and Fantasy Believer form the short list in a very competitive sprint, with the selection being Dig Deep. Dig Deep comes here as a fairly lightly-raced sprinter that is on the up. His penalty for a decisive course and distance win last time will not, in our view, stop him from running well today. Buchaill Dona could well have been targeted at this and he hails from a stable that has done well in the race. He may be fragile but he is also talented and he might be able to defy being five pounds above a winning mark. Fantasy Believer also gets a good mention as he is on a competitive mark, tends to come to hand at this time of the season and that was the impression left on his latest start. It is good to see The Tatling getting back to form and he could go well, while Hogmaneigh is lightly-raced enough to be given some thought despite having been raised five pounds for his latest win. Tabaret was beaten a whisker in a Newmarket handicap last time and remains competitive, while One More Round won a valuable Windsor handicap last July from a pound lower mark than today and a good run would not be a surprise. Woodcote is on a winning course and distance mark from October 2006, although that came on good to soft going, and Orpsie Boy comes here as a progressive sprinter seeking a four-timer. Even though he is up five pounds for his latest win, he is entitled to respect. Gallery Girl was beaten a whisker by Fullandby last time and, clearly in good heart, could go well, while Hoh Hoh Hoh was a very good second over course and distance last time and, given that he is due to go up by four pounds in future ratings, has to be given serious thought today. The selection, though, is Dig Deep.
King Orchisios (IRE) 22-1 (9-8) Chased leader, ridden and lost place 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 12l behind Knot In Wood (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcap (2) gs.
Green Manalishi 13-2 (9-6) Chased leaders in 5th, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Snaefell (9-1) at Curragh 5f lst stk (1) sft.
Mecca's Mate 9-1 (9-2) In rear, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 6l behind Theann (8-10) at York 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) sft.
Hogmaneigh (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) In rear, 13th halfway, 9th and ridden 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Rainbow Rising (8-9) at Curragh 5f prm hcp hvy.
The Jobber (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Prominent in chasing group, stayed on one pace under pressure final 2f, 4th of 11, 5l behind Border Music (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Tabaret 13-2 (8-9) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, shd behind Celtic Mill (9-0) at Newmarket 5f stk (3) gd.
Elhamri 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Hoh Mike (9-2) at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gs in Jun.
Corridor Creeper (FR) 16-1 (9-4) Chased clear leader, headway over 1f out, one pace under pressure, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Border Music (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Buachaill Dona (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) Raced freely, prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 8l behind Sierra Vista (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Fantasy Believer 12-1 (9-2) Held up in touch centre, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs.
Orientor 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs.
Woodcote (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 9th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Moorhouse Lad (10-0) at Newmarket 5f hcap (3) gf.
Cape Royal 12-1 (8-9) Led and clear, reduced lead over 1f out, weakened and headed inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Border Music (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Tournedos (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders to halfway, 9th of 11, 11l behind Green Park (8-11) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Jun.
Golden Dixie (USA) 11-2 (8-7) Close up in chasing group, driven 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 7l behind Border Music (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Dig Deep (IRE) 3-1fav (9-12) Mid-division, headway and quickened to lead over 1f out, ridden final furlong, kept on, won at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Sohraab (9-9) by 2l, 11 ran.
Stoneacre Lad (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Behind stand's side, headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs.
Loch Verdi 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened and edged right final furlong, 7th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Moorhouse Lad (10-0) at Newmarket 5f hcap (3) gf.
Hoh Hoh Hoh 6-1 (8-8) Held up, headway inside final 2f, led inside final furlong, headed and not quicken close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Border Music (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Kay Two (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Prominent far side until weakened from 2f out, 11th of 14, 7l behind Aahayson (9-8) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Gallery Girl (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Close up stand's side, led group halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs.
Misaro (GER) 9-1 (9-0) Made all, clear 2f out, unchallenged, won at Kempton 6f hcap (4) pol beating Idle Power (9-3) by 4l, 11 ran.
Blazing Heights 6-1 (9-7) Keen, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Highland Warrior (9-3) at York 5f hcap (3) sft.
Tony The Tap 14-1 (9-0) Held up, headway to lead 1f out, soon hung right, headed post, 2nd of 11, shd behind Ishi Adiva (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
The Tatling (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Hoh Mike (8-12) at Sandown 5f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Classic Encounter (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Keen, led over 3f, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 11l behind Celtic Mill (9-0) at Newmarket 5f stk (3) gd.
One More Round (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 12, 7l behind Commando Scott (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gs in May.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-6) Held up, headway from 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 6f hcap (3) gf beating Roman Maze (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Abwaab 7-1 (9-7) Led to 2f out, chased winner to over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind China Cherub (8-10) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Don Pele (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-6) Prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Desert Opal (9-5) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
