tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, hung left and no extra
in touch, headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out close up inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, soon switched to stands rail, headway over 2f out, ridden and led briefly inside final furlong, no extra
awkward leaving stalls, mid-division, kept on same pace
held up, headway 3f out, kept on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong
led, headed 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on
sprawled leaving stalls, never dangerous
keen in rear, some late progress
MYMUMSAYSIMTHEBEST can live up to his title here, with Westwood, bogged down in heavy ground last time, and Valatrix others to note. Westwood had been running with great consistency on the Southwell fibresand before scoring here, and although he was beaten subsequently on heavy ground, he ran with credit and will enjoy the return to a sounder surface. A Yarmouth maiden winner last season, Valatrix was just touched off in a Wolverhampton handicap, before running disappointingly at Kempton. Previously reliable, she may not have been at home on that tight track, and she can return to form here. After running a blinder to be sixth in the St Leger Sales race, Mymumsaysimthebest was only run out of it close home in a competitive Goodwood handicap recently. A reproduction of that effort from a decent draw here can see Mymumsaysimthe best lead them home.
Mymumsaysimthebest 11-1 (9-2) Raced freely, led, strongly pressed from 2f out, driven and kept on well until headed final 100 yards, soon well held, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Alfresco (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
The Galloping Shoe 6-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 3f out, eased when beaten final furlong, 11th of 12, 38l behind Moheebb (8-8) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in May.
Harlech Castle 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, ridden halfway, never troubled leader, 14th of 17, 25l behind Eton Rifles (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in May.
Mogok Ruby 20-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, last of 12, 19l behind Striking Spirit (8-8) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Valatrix (IRE) 11-4fav (8-9) Close up 4th, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 5, 9l behind Pretty Bonnie (9-0) at Kempton 6f (4) pol in May.
Buxton 16-1 (9-3) Steadied start, took keen hold, never better than mid-division, 15th of 16, 17l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Carleton 4-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, shaken up over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 4l behind Bold Argument (8-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
War And Peace (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 2f out, edged left over 1f out, switched right approaching final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Dancing Maite (9-1) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gf in May.
Memphis Man 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Bold Argument (8-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Polar Annie 16-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and always in rear, 8th of 9, 13l behind Desperate Dan (8-6) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.
Don Pele (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Soon pushed along towards rear, headway over 1f out, not pace to trouble leaders, 5th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Vegas Baby (8-12) at Windsor 6f clm stks (5) gd in May.
Dvinsky (USA) 12-1 (9-4) Never dangerous, last of 8, 13l behind For Life (8-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in May.
Lethal 5-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 11l behind Caribbean Coral (9-4) at Bath 6f sell stks (6) fm.
Digital 28-1 (8-10) Always outpaced rear, never a factor, 9th of 12, 6l behind Royal Intruder (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Westwood 15-2 (9-1) Always behind, ridden and outpaced final 2f, last of 12, 11l behind Royal Intruder (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Whiteoak Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Slowly away, always behind, 9th of 11, 7l behind Brunelleschi (8-10) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
