mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
always behind, tailed off final 2f
held up and behind, driven and headway 3f out, soon ridden, never able to challenge
dwelt and behind, headway over 6f out, lost place 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, switched outside and headway 3f out, soon ridden, never on terms
dwelt, raced wide in mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, held on
chased leader to 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, just held
tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
behind, headway on inside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong
always behind
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division
Nonrunner
Several hold chances in the opener, but Iberus rates as good value and is a sporting suggestion to get the better of Kylkenny, Peter's Imp and Turner, who all hold solid claims on recent form. Turner's stablemate Acuzio also has an each-way chance judging by the best of his efforts. But the fact that he has failed to win any of his previous 16 starts does temper the confidence a little. He has a little to prove regarding his resolution for a battle. Turner is also a maiden but is far less exposed than many. Mark Brisbourne's charge is ideally suited by ten furlongs but may be better suited to a sharper track. Peter's Imp goes well for a lady rider and will appreciate the faster surface today. Still, he is weighted to the hilt and has something to prove after disappointing last time out. Kylkenny is a tough and consistent performer that has won around here before. He still retains plenty of enthusiasm and cannot confidently be ruled out, despite being set to give weight away all round. However, Iberus is likely to be available at more attractive odds and is worth a small investment in this company. Steve Gollings has his string in really good order at the moment and it will be no surprise to see this one-time Listed race winner in Germany relish the return to the Flat for his reappearance.
Kylkenny 9-2jt-fav (10-7) Held up, headway over 4f out, stayed on final 2f, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 14, 9l behind Mister Right (10-7) at Bath 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in May.
Marsh Orchid 25-1 (9-10) Held up, steady headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Isle de Maurice (8-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (D3) pol in Mar.
Beau Artiste 33-1 (8-11) Always behind, 11th of 14, 9l behind Golano (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (D) pol in Oct '03.
Blue Patrick 9-4fav (11-5) Held up, headway on outer over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 11l behind Patxaran (10-8) at Ripon 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Iberus (GER) 22-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Richie Boy (8-2) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (E3) hvy in Oct.
Heathyards Pride 16-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Tedstale (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (4) gf.
Cumbrian Knight (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and behind, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 4th of 6, 8l behind Patronage (8-8) at Redcar 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gf.
Cool Temper 9-2jt-fav (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and weakened quickly 2f out, 13th of 15, 25l behind Smoothly Does It (9-0) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (E) sft in Aug.
Turner 14-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 7f out, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3l behind Smart John (9-9) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp (5) gf.
Wahchi (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 8th of 17, 6l behind Flash Ram (9-2) at Newcastle 1m hcp (5) gd.
Spitfire Bob (USA) 66-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 16l behind Circassian (9-7) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (E3) gf in Sept.
Acuzio 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased, 8th of 12, 13l behind Fiveoclock Express (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) frm.
Eton (GER) 11-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 5f out, weakened and eased over 2f out, 9th of 10, well behind Barking Mad (9-13) at Beverley 1m 4f clm (5) gf.
Moonshine Bill 6-1 (9-1) Pulled hard, prominent, chased leader 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 16, 8l behind Wizard Looking (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (6) gf.
Peter's Imp (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 10, 13l behind Top Style (10-12) at Hamilton 1m 5f ldy rds hcp (6) gs.
Washbrook 12-1 (9-7) Held up pulling hard, never troubled leaders, 12th of 16, 17l behind Eijaaz (9-12) at Leicester 1m 2f sll (6) gd in May.
Good Investment 14-1 (7-13) Raced keen, made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (5) gf beating Vale de Lobo (8-12) by a nk, 8 ran.
Scorpio Sally (IRE) 33-1 (7-12) Chased leaders until ran very wide on home bend, soon tailed off, last of 8, well behind Charlotte Vale (10-0) at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf.
Bottomless Wallet 16-1 (8-10) Always behind, 7th of 8, 33l behind Gallery Breeze (9-2) at Hamilton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) gs.
