soon outpaced, well behind halfway, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden 4f out, kept on never nearer
in touch, gradually lost place from 4f out
broke well, led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
raced wide, close up, ridden halfway, soon slightly outpaced, ran on with winner final furlong, just held
mid-division, headway halfway, went 3rd over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon one pace
raced wide, always in rear
Plenty in this field are making handicap debuts including Go To Dubai and Storm Hawk and with a little question mark over whether they are weighted correctly we instead turn to WHIPPERS LOVE. Breeding suggests that Mark Johnston's charge should relish these conditions and he looked as if he might when running a career best on Kempton's Polytrack on his handicap bow last time. He only just missed out on making a winning start in these ranks finding a potentially smart sort too good that day and it's a result that means he still looks well treated. Go To Dubai makes a handicap debut after some good performances in sellers and though his mark and form is difficult to assess now he steps up into this company he should be respected while in this mood. The form from Storm Hawk's last appearance has been let down by the winner and there is a little guess work involved whether his mark is a true reflection of his ability in his first start in this sphere. Underworld Dandy is from a yard in-form and looks to have a competitive burden on his back so can be considered but with so many unknown factors we'll stick with Whippers Love who is at least proven in this company.
Jehu 14-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 9, 19l behind Lamh Albasser (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Gentle Beat (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 7l behind Military Call (8-7) at Redcar 6f 2yo hcp (6) fm.
Urban Clubber 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden halfway, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 9l behind Ailsa Carmel (8-7) at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Underworld Dandy 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and lost place after halfway, hanging left when weakening over 1f out, last of 6, 6l behind Sir Parky (9-5) at Chepstow 6f 2yo nov stk (4) gd in Jun.
Whippers Love (IRE) 11-2 (8-2) Led after 1f, driven and stayed on final 2f, faded well inside final furlong and headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Toga Tiger (9-7) at Kempton 7f 2yo hcp (5) pol.
Storm Hawk (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Raced stands side, chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Jairzihno (9-2) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Dispol Antonio (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) With leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind She Knows It All (8-2) at Beverley 7f 2yo clm (5) gf.
Go To Dubai 5-4fav (8-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind She Knows It All (8-2) at Beverley 7f 2yo clm (5) gf.
Prettiest Star (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Outpaced in rear, never dangerous, 5th of 6, 8l behind Singeur (9-4) at Redcar 5f 2yo hcp (4) fm.
