chased leaders, ridden, outpaced over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, just failed
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, effort when not clear run inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
mid-division, ridden, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
with leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held on
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon lost place
in touch, led after 2f, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
held up behind, headway when not clear run well over 1f out, switched left, driven, kept on well final furlong, never nearer
led 2f, with leader, driven, every chance over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
Nonrunner
Bahamian Pirate, Danzig River and Commando Scott look the three against the field in a wide open affair, the twelve-year-old veteran Bahamian Pirate given the nod. Adele Rothery rode Danzig River to victory over this trip two outings ago, before running respectably over the minimum distance last time. He can play a leading role here. Commando Scott will benefit from the recent rain and any more will be in the favour of this course and distance scorer, although his recent efforts have not been encouraging. Bahamian Pirate put a disappointing effort in a Listed contest behind him when finishing a good second in a good Ascot handicap last Saturday. He will appreciate the cut in the ground, has only been raised three pounds, and Bahamian Pirate can rout his rivals.
Bahamian Pirate (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, switched right and headway 2f out, ran on to go 2nd 1f out, no impression, kept on well for clear 2nd, 2nd of 21, 2 1/2l behind Zidane (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
High Curragh 33-1 (8-6) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 25th of 28, 32l behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd.
Curtail (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 8l behind Border Music (9-3) at W'hampton 7f lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Pieter Brueghel (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Prominent for 3f, 11th of 13, 12l behind Off The Record (8-8) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs.
Guest Connections 40-1 (8-12) Always rear division, last of 12, 15l behind Bustan (9-1) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-90 (3) frm in Apr.
Blue Tomato 20-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 10l behind Daaweitza (8-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Commando Scott (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 10l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-12) at Chester 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Kenmore 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace under pressure, 9th of 21, 8l behind Zidane (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Bel Cantor 6-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous, 5th of 14, 8l behind Whitbarrow (8-13) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
