tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, saddle slipped entering final furlong, soon led, pushed out
in touch, weakened over 3f out
led for a furlong, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
behind, some headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, effort 3f out, never dangerous
held up behind, never dangerous
tracked leader, led after a furlong, clear over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
dwelt, headway to chase leaders 4f out, one pace final furlong
slowly away, behind, effort 4f out, never dangerous
Forehand was an impressive winner at Goodwood last time and can follow up this afternoon at the expense of Toss The Caber and Forest Viking. Ed Vaughn's filly, though poorly drawn, came wide off the bend and hit the front three out, striding out to a decisive success. She is clearly improving fast and if repeating this display, she can go in again. Toss The Caber landed a weak selling handicap at Thirsk last month and wasn't disgraced in a better event over course and distance next time out. He should be in the money this afternoon. Forest Viking didn't stay the mile and half last time, but had previously chased home Sir Night over ten furlongs at Beverley. This trip should be ideal and he holds solid each-way claims. Any money for Tim Easterby's Bust should be noted, but with improvement expected, Forehand looks the one to beat.
Toss The Caber (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ran wide and lost place at bend, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 5l behind Ignition (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Forehand (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, going well over 3f out, ridden out final furlong, stayed on well, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun beating Disobey (8-13) by 3l, 18 ran.
Forest Viking (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 12l behind Spinning Coin (9-0) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Singhalongtasveer 20-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 5l behind Ignition (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
King Zafeen (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Dwelt, towards rear, never a factor, last of 11, 22l behind Kelly Nicole (9-10) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Goldstar Dancer (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Led, clear early, ridden and headed over 2 1/2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 8, 26l behind Wildwood (8-3) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 0-70 hvy in May.
Bint Il Sultan (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, headway to chase winner from 3f out until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 6l behind Forehand (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Bust (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Behind and outpaced, last of 10, 27l behind Stage School (8-9) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft in Apr.
Avontuur (FR) 16-1 (8-12) Not much room after 1f, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 17, 3l behind Pride of Kinloch (9-6) at Ayr 7f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
Mercari 25-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 9l behind Ignition (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Madge 66-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 6l behind Fantasy Defender (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Komreyev Star 10-1 (8-10) Held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 16, 4l behind Michaels Pride (9-8) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Andy Mal 16-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, and some headway final furlong, 7th of 14, 4l behind Fantasy Defender (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Parsley's Return 5-1 (8-5) Hampered start, always behind, 11th of 12, 21l behind So Elegant (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk (7) pol in Apr.
Kristikhab (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on one pace, 5th of 12, 8l behind Triple Zero (8-7) at Carlisle 1m 3yo sll (6) frm.
Figurative (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Always behind, never dangerous, 12th of 18, 21l behind Cashier (8-11) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (5) gd in May.
