held up in rear, headway over 4f out, chased winner 2f out, no impression over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden and every chance over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 5f out, led 3f out, clear over 1f out, ran on well
tracked leades, weakened over 4f out
held up, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, no threat
held up in rear, headway over 5f out, no impression over 2f out
led after 3f, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway 5f out, stayed on from over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, struggling 5f out, tailed off
led 3f, prominent, weakened over 2f out
It may be worth taking a chance with MAWSEM ahead of Management and Sir Ocus although the market should shed some light on proceedings. George Baker has his team in good order and he saddles an interesting newcomer in Mawsem who made 110,000 guineas as a yearling but only a fraction of that last year. He's well related, should handle cut in the ground, has a top conditional booked and is well worth considering if the vibes are positive. Alan King and Colin Tizzard have both been making waves in bumpers in recent weeks and they're represented by Management and Sir Ocus. The former's sales price increased as a three year-old and he's related to winners, including the useful Bambi de L'Orme whilst the latter is related to a winner of a bumper. J'Adhere scored comfortably for his previous connections and merits respect with Gallox Bridge, Poppy Come Running and Strike Three others to note but a chance is taken with Mawsem.
J'Adhere (FR) 8-1 (10-9) Held up in last pair, smooth headway over 4f out, tracked leaders 3f out, challenged 2f out, shaken up to lead entering final furlong, pushed along, drew clear final 100 yards, won at Folkestone 2m 1f NH flat (6) gs in Feb '09 beating Sherwani Wolf (11-11) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Baron Imp Baryshnikov gelding out of Princess Imp.
Gallox Bridge Kayf Tara gelding out of Explorer.
Twelve Apostles (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Always behind, struggling final 5f, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind She's On The Case (10-4) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gf in May.
Poppy Come Running (IRE) 10-3 (10-9) Tracked leaders, chased winner 5f out until ridden well over 1f out, soon beaten, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Brixen (11-2) at Southwell 2m N H flat (4) std in Jan.
Strike Three (IRE) Presenting mare out of Harvest Storm.
Bob's Legend (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, lost place 8f out, no impression after, 9th of 12, 20l behind Reverend Green (10-7) at Southwell 1m 6f 4yo nhf (4) std in Jan.
Gordon Road (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, took keen hold, always behind, 13th of 15, 22l behind Tetlami (11-2) at Cheltenham 1m 6f 4yo NH flat (Listed) (1) sft in Jan.
Management (IRE) True Brave gelding out of Princesse Ira.
Sir Ocus Sir Harry Lewis gelding out of Go Tally-ho.
Young Joe Needwood Blade gelding out of Willisa.
Deeside Point Loup Sauvage filly out of Sweet Friendship.
Dubai Express 14-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 33l behind Brackloon High (11-5) at Plumpton 2m 2f NH flat (6) sft in Jan.
Mawsem (IRE) Monsun gelding out of Irtifa.
