took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outside 4f out, no impression on leaders when hard ridden and hung left over 1f out
chased leaders in 3rd, went 2nd over 4f out, until not quicken 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leader to over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, led in centre course 2f out, hard pressed final furlong, ran on well
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
led, headed 2f out, stayed chasing winner, rallied inside final furlong, always just held
in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression when hung left over 1f out
took keen hold, held up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong
Nonrunner
This is a wide open handicap in which Catbang is sure to be popular, but we will side with Samurai Jack with Kavachi the other taken to make the frame. The selection did not see out the trip at York last time and he should also be seen to better effect on this faster ground today. He has been running well in this grade and he is a token selection in a tough race for punters to call. Catbang ran well in a competitive race at Nottingham last time when just finding Prince Picasso too good. He is upped in trip today and he will not be far away at the finish. Kavachi is interesting on his handicap debut, but he has hardly set the world alight with his three efforts to date and he can't be backed with any confidence. Girardii is from a yard in decent form and he may prove best of the rest as this drop in trip will suit. However, Samurai Jack may prove the value play and as such gets our tentative vote.
Samurai Jack (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Held up, effort over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 40l behind Swan Queen (8-13) at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Kavachi (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Held up and behind, driven and kept on final 2f, never nearer, 8th of 15, 12l behind Motaraqeb (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Night Cru 14-1 (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on well, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Plum Pudding (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Stellenbosch (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Led, joined 3f out, headed inside final 3f, soon not quicken and beaten after, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Abstract Art (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Catbang (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Prince Picasso (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Gower Song 8-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and some progress over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 12, 12l behind Summer's Eve (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo mdn fll (5) sft in May.
Shamsalmaidan (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Raced stand's side, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 4l behind Whitethorne (9-9) at Leicester 7f fll hcp (5) gf.
Girardii 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, led 10f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Spring Dream (9-0) at Warwick 1m 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Polish Welcome 100-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 17, 9l behind Balloura (8-9) at Warwick 1m mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Flashing Floozie 20-1 (8-10) In touch, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 23l behind Arsad (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Rebellious Spirit 12-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, never in contention, 11th of 14, 12l behind Bon Viveur (9-5) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Eclipse Park 50-1 (9-2) Prominent, weakened over 3f out, last of 15, 41l behind The Great Delaney (8-4) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
