tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2 out, led just over 1f out, ran on well, edged left near finish
led until headed just over 1f out, kept on
prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, never better than mid-division
tracked leader, every chance 2f out, bumped entering final furlong, beaten when bumped again well inside, eased afterwards
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, not quicken, soon weakened
held up towards rear, never on terms, ran on final furlong, never dangerous
fly jump start, behind, in touch over 2f out, not pace to challenge, kept on under pressure final furlong
always behind
behind, some headway 3f out, never dangerous
behind, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
pulled hard towards rear, stayed on same pace final 2f, never near leaders
close-up, not clear run on inner 2f out, edged left entering final furlong, veered badly left well inside, ran on, just failed
held up, slipped bend halfway, never dangerous afterwards
held up on outer, in touch over 3f out, weakened 2f out
always in rear, never a factor
Recent winners Mister Right and Midshipman are taken to fight out the finish her, with Taminoula also expected to get involved. The selection stepped up to this trip at Bath last time in a lady riders event and comfortably beat some seasoned handicappers. Today's race doesn't appear to be any stronger and a big run can be expected under Richard Quinn. Midshipman's victory came at Haydock early last month, beating Anduril in game fashion. Today's firmer ground is a slight concern but nevertheless we expect a decent run. Taminoula has won off a mark of 76 in the past and put in some solid displays on the all-weather during the winter, he could be worth an each-way bet. Of the others Gjovic and Northside Lodge contested a stronger a race at Sandown last time and have to be respected, but Mister Right looks on the upgrade and gets the verdict.
Habanero 14-1 (8-13) Chased leader, driven along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 16th of 17, 25l behind Freeloader (9-7) at Sandown 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Gjovic 7-1 (9-3) Raced freely, led until headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 17, 8l behind Brief Goodbye (8-13) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Mister Right (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (10-7) Slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, chased the leader inside final 2f, ridden to lead final 50 yards, won at Bath 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in May beating Friends Hope (9-9) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Taminoula (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, shaken up approaching final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 3l behind The Violin Player (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (E3) pol in Jan.
Northside Lodge (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 17, 13l behind Brief Goodbye (8-13) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Little Eye (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division on inside, weakened 4f out, last of 17, 23l behind Brief Goodbye (8-13) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Prince Vector 40-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace to reach leading pair, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Virtue (8-9) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Midshipman 9-1 (10-7) Slowly into stride, reminders after 2f, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gs in May beating Anduril (11-5) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
