chased leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway under pressure to chase leaders 1f out, met base of leaders final furlong
held up in rear, headway on wide out over 1f out, ran on to take second near finish, finished well
slowly away, held up in rear, effort on wide outside and headway final furlong, no danger
dominent, led 2f out, hung left under pressure and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, hard ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
raced on outer in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead final 50 yards
held up and always behind
prominent until weakened 2f out
raced wide in touch, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch over 5f
in touch, effort on inside 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out headed and not pace of winner final 50 yards lost second near finish
mid-division, effort on outer and kept on final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
prominent, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, switched right to mid-track and good headway final furlong, finished well not reached leaders
led 2f out, weakened rapidly and eased final furlong
In this seven-furlong cavalry charge, turn the wheel, roll the dice, spin the coin, do what you need to do but, for us the pin fell against the name of Saxon Lil, from a shortlist that also included Avit, Best Desert and Forest Dane. Avit likes it here and, based on his narrow defeat last time, has a fair chance, although the downside is that he is unproven at the trip. However, Saxon Lil won well at Beverley last time and a penalty should not be enough to stop her from running well again. As such, she gets the vote. Captain Cloudy is generally consistent but has maybe not fared too well with the draw. Best Desert fared better in headgear last time and this easier track than Carlisle should suit and, if the blinkers work again, can go well. Cayman Breeze looks well-weighted based on recent course form, but is the 18 box going to prove problematical, that's the question? Forest Dane was not far behind Avit here last time and, looking likely to appreciate the extra furlong, is respected. Warlingham is closely weighted with Cayman Breeze based on recent six-furlong form, although both are drawn wide, while Pheckless might still be vulnerable at today's weights. Iceman is now just three pounds above the mark from which he won over course and distance last August, so warrants some consideration, and Jazzy Millennium is closely rated with Warlingham on recent course form, so have a look at him too. For us, though, the vote goes to Saxon Lil.
Jazzy Millennium 9-2jt-fav (9-6) Prominent, effort and every chance 1f out, no extra final half furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Warlingham (9-6) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gf in Apr.
Pheckless 7-1 (8-9) Steadied start, pulled hard, held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Landucci (10-1) at Brighton 7f hcp (5) gf.
Warlingham (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Enjoy The Buzz (9-6) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf.
Cayman Breeze 9-1 (9-9) Held up, pushed along half way, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Enjoy The Buzz (9-6) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf.
Savernake Brave (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up, came wide entering straight, strong run to lead well inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f hcp (6) pol beating Locombe Hill (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Saxon Lil (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, led 1f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf beating San Deng (9-7) by 2l, 18 ran.
Avit (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Raced in mid-division, headway over 1f out, edged left and ran on inside final furlong to dead heat for 2nd on line, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Fair Compton (9-4) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) frm in May.
