led, ridden, headed and no extra inside final furlong
outpaced, edged left, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, outpaced
jumped awkwardly, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced
chased leading pair over 3f
disputed lead, ridden and every chance, from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders over 3f
slowly into stride, soon pushed along in rear, ridden and ran on inside final furlong
travelled well, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not run on
slowly into stride, outpaced
Nonrunner
Percy Douglas finally found his level last time but may struggle under a penalty in his follow up bid, and so we will give the vote to Bahamian Bay, with Mystery pips also expected to run well. Bahamian Bay is very lightly raced for a four-year-old and so should have plenty of scope for improvement. He was last seen here in October when a decent fourth behind Shadow Jumper. That was over six furlongs but he seems better over the minimum and so if fit from his holiday he should go very close. Percy Douglas just got the better of today's rival Mystery Pips over course and distance last week, the runner up is much better off at the weights and it should be enough to reverse the form. Of the others Boanerges can be given a squeak on the pick of his form, but Bahamian Bay is less exposed than the rest and will not have to improve much to land this modest affair.
Percy Douglas 15-2 (8-4) With leader, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs beating Mystery Pips (9-3) by a hd, 13 ran.
Boanerges (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 5l behind Red Sovereign (8-13) at W'hampton 5f banded stk (7) pol.
Music Teacher 14-1 (9-2) Outpaced, switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4l behind Red Sovereign (8-13) at W'hampton 5f banded stk (7) pol.
Mystery Pips 11-4fav (9-3) Led until headed near finish, 2nd of 13, hd behind Percy Douglas (8-4) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs.
New Options 15-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Red Sovereign (8-13) at W'hampton 5f banded stk (7) pol.
Dutch Key Card (IRE) 4-1fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, outpaced from halfway, 10th of 13, 6l behind Hello Roberto (9-4) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs in Feb.
Bahamian Bay 14-1 (8-8) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Shadow Jumper (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Oct.
Fox Covert (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Close up, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Dellagio (8-11) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.
Laurel Dawn 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 7l behind Percy Douglas (8-4) at Southwell 5f banded stk (7) fbs.
Mr Spliffy (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Always in rear, 11th of 12, 14l behind Blakeshall Quest (9-0) at Southwell 6f banded stk (7) fbs in Feb.
Shamrock Tea 25-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 22l behind Sandorra (8-12) at Newcastle 7f app clm (6) gs in May.
Shirley Oaks (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Led until headed 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 6l behind Banjo Bay (9-7) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol.
