tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace
led, stayed far side and headed over 3f out, faded
very slowly into stride, left well behind, chased far side leader over 2f out but always behind
towards rear, headway over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, soon hampered
in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong and soon hampered, not recover
with leader, led main group on stands side over 3f out, headed over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out and lost place
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace
held up rear, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, every chance final furlong, edged right and no impression
in touch, ridden 4f out, hampered approaching final furlong, kept on
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, squeezed through to lead 1f out, ridden out
A competitive and interesting race that closes the card sees Lucayan Dancer, Scottish River, Little Eye and Freak Occurrence shortlisted, with the vote going to Lucayan Dancer. Lucayan Dancer bounced back to winning form at Chester last time and, if in that type of mood again, has to be seriously respected. Scottish River has taken a sharp rise in the ratings following his Newbury win, and he has since followed up in an amateurs' race. Clearly in good heart, it will be interesting to see if he can defy the handicapper. Little Eye caught the eye staying on late at Windsor last time and, overall, his form entitles him to respect. The run following his Bath run could have come too soon for Freak Occurrence last time and he could fare better tonight, while Voicemail got back to winning ways at Bath last time but this looks tougher, although he is wearing first-time blinkers now. Iffy and Factual Lad are closely weighted based on their Brighton runs of June 2nd, while Anuvasteel looks weighted up to his best and Best Be Going has yet to build on his first-time visored win at Windsor. This spins us back to the selection, which is Lucayan Dancer.
Best Be Going (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Raced freely, led at good pace, steadied over 4f out, headed over 2f out and weakened rapidly, last of 15, 36l behind Trew Class (9-2) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) gf.
Anuvasteel 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, improved on inside 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 11l behind Misty Dancer (8-10) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (4) gf.
Scottish River (USA) 7-2 (11-8) Took keen hold, held up, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Newbury 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf beating Summerise (11-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Lucayan Dancer 14-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gf beating Gavroche (9-13) by a nk, 12 ran.
Voice Mail 10-3jt-fav (9-13) Held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders well over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 50 yards, driven out, won at Bath 1m hcp (5) frm beating Adobe (8-8) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Freak Occurence (IRE) Evensfav (10-0) Held up, headway on inside 4f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Snowed Under (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
Factual Lad 6-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, keen, outpaced over 2f out, ran on again inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Uig (9-4) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp (5) gs.
Whitgift Rock 9-1 (8-13) Held up, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Brads House (8-6) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (4) gd.
Active Asset (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 11, 6l behind Kinrande (9-3) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Burgundy 10-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on approaching final furlong, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Hadrian (9-2) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (4) gf.
Little Eye (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Fly jumped start, behind, in touch over 2f out, not pace to challenge, kept on under pressure final furlong, 5th of 16, 5l behind Habanero (10-0) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (5) gf.
Iffy 6-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, ridden and headway on wide outside over 2f out, strong run inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 12, shd behind Michaels Pride (8-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp (5) gf.
