mid-division on outside, effort when badly hampered inside final 2f, not recover
towards rear, headway on outside and went badly left 2f out, chased leader 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
in touch, hampered inside final 2f, switched right inside final furlong, kept on but not recover
slowly into stride, outpaced
mid-division on inside, mounting a challenge and every chance when badly hampered approaching final furlong, eased soon after, not recover
chased leaders, badly hampered inside final 2f , not recover
chased leaders towards inside, pushed along halfway, not much room and switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up in rear, switched to wide outside and avoided all the trouble inside final 2f, quickened to challenge inside final furlong, ran on to lead near finish
led until headed over 1f out, soon hampered, not recover
went right start, towards rear, good headway when badly hampered on inside approaching final furlong, not recover
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always behind, ridden and struggling halfway
chased leader until well over 1f out, soon not much room and weakened
An open contest where WELCOME APPROACH is taken to go one better than last time and win it, with Captain Kallis and Best One among the dangers. The selection is rated around a stone below his form on artificial surfaces when he races on turf, but the drop to a mark of 49 last time out almost enabled him to get home in front when he was just held at Hamilton. This stiff 5f should suit him, and we will side with him to score. Captain Kallis has not yet won from 11 attempts on turf, but he has gone well in defeat, including on good to firm and over this course and distance last time, so he merits plenty of respect. Best One races over his optimum trip and he seems to go on most surfaces. He is on a competitive mark and should be involved. Avrilo has so far proved impossible to win with, but she has made the frame on several occasions at this track and has to be in the mix again with the ground of no concern. Mazzola has dropped to a handy mark and could show more, while Mr Loire has won here and has enough ability to be thereabouts, though we prefer the claims of Welcome Approach.
Mazzola 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind West Leake (8-9) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Stamford Blue 33-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on and effort 1f out, kept on, 5th of 15, 2l behind West Leake (8-9) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Captain Kallis (IRE) 18-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner and every chance well inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind West Leake (8-9) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Slap And Tickle (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 8l behind Kanaf (9-3) at Nottingham 5f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) fm in Apr.
Avrilo 25-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, challenged 1f out, stayed on to lead briefly inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 15, 1 1/4l behind West Leake (8-9) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Best One 40-1 (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along on inner over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 7l behind Monte Mayor One (8-1) at Wolverhampton 5f clm stks (6) pol.
Bluebok 20-1 (9-1) Soon tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Little Edward (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f clm stks (6) pol in Apr.
Hart of Gold 7-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 12, 3l behind Ride A White Swan (8-10) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Radiator Rooney (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Hampeared on rail after 1f, chased leaders in 4th, went 3rd over 1f out, no impression on leading duo, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Titus Gent (9-0) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Tune Up The Band 14-1 (8-5) With leaders, driven over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind West Leake (8-9) at Bath 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Welcome Approach 6-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on well under pressure to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Ace Of Spies (9-1) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Talamahana 40-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, lost place halfway, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 7l behind Kakapuka (8-11) at Bath 6f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Apr.
Mr Loire 33-1 (8-6) Slowly away and always in rear, 9th of 10, 7l behind Joss Stick (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jul.
Marron Flore 150-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 8th of 12, 9l behind Special Quality (9-1) at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) fbs.
