held up in mid-division, pushed along on outside over 2f out, soon no impression
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, switched right and headway over 1f out, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, switched right and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, driven out
held up in mid-division, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched left, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, always behind
held up towards rear, not much room over 2f out, switched right, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders
chased leaders, led over 4f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, led inside final furlong, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
slowly away, always behind
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not reached winner
Rain Stops Play may provide a topically named winner of this handicap with Monda and Willow Dancer amongst others to consider. The selection was a shade disappointing at Newmarket last time but that came on ground quicker than ideal in a race more competitive than this. He ran better than his finishing position suggests on his penultimate start at Pontefract and is worth another chance this afternoon. Mick Quinn's gelding is 20lbs lower than when last successful, has gone well for Christ Catlin before, has his ground and is well drawn to employ his front-running tactics. Master Mahogany, Don Pietro and Bold Cross are considered but of more interest may be Monda who made a pleasing debut for her new yard over ten furlongs here in April. This shorter trip will suit, her yard does well here, she's well handicapped and well worth keeping an eye on. Willow Dancer hasn't got too many miles on the clock and wasn't beaten far at Goodwood last time. He's yet to win a race but he has the ability to do so and his yard are sure to place him to advantage. The market may well prove useful but Rain Stops Play looks sure to give us a big run for our money at a big price.
Master Mahogany 10-1 (8-12) Led, headed after 1f, edged left 6f out, ridden to lead again over 2f out, soon headed and one pace, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Celticello (8-5) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in May.
Don Pietro 7-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, prominent on inner, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, 5th of 12, 9l behind Cool Ebony (9-2) at Bath 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Indian Edge 4-1 (9-2) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed and weakened, 6th of 10, 9l behind Dancing Storm (8-6) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in May.
Bold Cross (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, headway on inside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon led, ran on, won at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May beating Magroom (9-2) by a hd, 14 ran.
Willow Dancer (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on under strong pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Davenport (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Coup d'Etat 16-1 (8-13) Keen towards rear, behind until kept on towards finish, 7th of 10, 14l behind Dancing Storm (8-6) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in May.
Rain Stops Play (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Led stands' side group, overall leader over 3f out, headed over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 18, 17l behind Oat Cuisine (8-8) at Newmarket 1m hcap (5) gf in May.
Under Fire (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra over 1f out, lost 3rd inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Auntie Mame (8-7) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Goose Green (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 15, 12l behind Vanadium (8-9) at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gd in May.
Wahoo Sam (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Made all, clear over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, held on gamely, won at Nottingham 1m app hcp (5) gd beating Brouhaha (8-9) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Recalcitrant 7-1 (8-4) Chased leader, led inside final 3f, hard driven final 2f, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Silver Blue (8-4) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Monda 16-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded close home, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Top Seed (8-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Vehari 100-1 (8-9) Dwelt, always mid-division, 14th of 15, well behind Compton Dragon (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Oct.
Moyoko (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Held up, no impression on leaders 2f out, beaten and behind when badly hampered on rail 1f out, last of 14, 22l behind Auntie Mame (8-7) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
