raced mid-division on far side, weakened over 2f out
prominent far side, ridden and weakened over 1f out
always prominent stands side, ridden when hampered inside final furlong, not recovered
slowly into stride, soon in touch far side, chased leader 2f out, led just over 1f out, ridden and edged right and ran on well inside final furlong
mid-division far side, never dangerous
prominent far side to halfway
in touch on far side, beaten halfway
in rear stands side, never dangerous
prominent stands side, ridden and weakened 1f out
in touch, headway 3f out, short of room 1f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride and behind, some headway 2f out to be nearest at finish
towards rear far side, never dangerous
keen, led far side, headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch stands side, ridden and weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind
held up and behind, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong to be nearest at finish
held up stands side, headway 3f out to chase leaders, ridden and weakened 1f out
always behind
Dragon Slayer has more to do upped in trip and raised 2lbs since his win in an all-weather maiden at Southwell last time and is probably best ignored so preference is for Courageously, who gets the vote over Mossmann Gorge. The selection remains unexposed after just six career starts and, having beaten Uncle Bulgaria (a winner since) at Warwick earlier this month lost no caste in defeat off his new mark at Windsor last time. A reproduction of that latest effort may suffice. Volitio has gone up 7lbs for his win at Wolverhampton last time and has more to do over today's longer trip. Toque has been given a chance by the handicapper and has to be respected along with Bogaz, who has shown a consistent level of form of late and is entitled to be thereabouts. Moonmaiden has dropped to a favourable mark and cannot be discounted along with Mossmann Gorge, although David Flood's gelding may want a softer surface to show his best. The ground provides no fears for Courageously though, who gets the vote.
Madam Caversfield 16-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, 9th of 11, 18l behind Rain Stops Play (9-0) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (D3) sft in Oct.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 5-4fav (8-11) Edged right start, soon pushed along to keep in touch, hung left from over 1f out, stayed on to lead post, won at Southwell 6f 3yo mdn (D3) fbs in Mar beating Sydneyroughdiamond (9-0) by a nk, 8 ran.
Molem 17-2 (9-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 40l behind Auvergne (9-0) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gs.
Mossmann Gorge 40-1 (8-9) Dwelt, held up rear of centre group, headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, hung left final furlong, just held, 2nd of 17, hd behind Scarlet Invader (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Inchcape Rock 33-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 16l behind The Fun Merchant (9-7) at Chepstow 1m hcp (5) gs.
Final Promise 8-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, driven along over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Chapter (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Dove Cottage (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 22l behind Tom Forest (8-13) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Bogaz (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Three Wrens (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Polar Dawn 8-1 (9-0) Took keen hold in mid-division, effort on outside 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 7th of 18, 4l behind Just A Try (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Volitio 11-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (F4) pol in Dec beating Joyeaux (9-5) by 1l, 12 ran.
Courageously 7-1 (8-6) Prominent on inside, hard ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Just A Try (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Moonmaiden 6-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 12, 12l behind Sharaby (8-8) at Redcar 7f stk (5) gf.
Tybalt 14-1 (8-11) In touch, hard ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 5th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Just A Try (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Alphun (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, in touch, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Il Pranzo (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo clm (F4) pol in Jan.
Persian Carpet 9-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden when slightly hampered over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 10, 4l behind Bird Over (9-3) at Folkestone 6f 3yo fll hcp (5) sft.
Time For You 16-1 (8-12) Fractious in stalls, never on terms with leaders, 7th of 10, 8l behind Bird Over (9-3) at Folkestone 6f 3yo fll hcp (5) sft.
Sea Map 7-1 (8-7) In touch, chased leaders 4f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 11, 8l behind Terminate (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
Toque 20-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, headway 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Master Joseph (8-6) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Cayenne (GER) 9-1 (8-6) Led until headed 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, one pace and no impression after, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Bird Over (9-3) at Folkestone 6f 3yo fll hcp (5) sft.
Countess Foley 66-1 (8-4) Soon led, headed and weakened quickly 4f out, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Neutrino (9-4) at Chepstow 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
