with leader, lost place 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
chased leaders, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind and soon outpaced, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well towards stands side rail inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, gradually weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, led towards finish
led narrowly, driven over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish
behind, outpaced over 2f out, never a threat
with leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, outpaced by front pair final 100 yards, lost 3rd near finish
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, no impression
chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on to take 3rd near finish, not reach front pair
always behind, outpaced over 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
The form of John Betjeman’s placed efforts at Kempton and Bath looks solid enough and Bill Turner’s charge is likely to be in the firing-line again. Swan Street missed the break at Kempton two weeks ago so probably did as well as could expected. Whataguy is a very rare two-year-old runner for Paul Nicholls and will have benefited from his introduction at Salisbury while Mayfair Madame was only beaten a neck on debut at Windsor. MOLLY BLAKE hails from a yard in flying form and, though she may need a bit further in time, this £24,000 daughter of Bated Breath could be worth an interest from what may prove an advantageous stalls position.
John Betjeman 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, hampered after 1f, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Lihou (9-2) at Kempton 5f stks (4) pol in Apr.
Rocky Park 66-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway approaching final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 11, 20 3/4l behind Kinks (9-2) at Bath 5f stks (5) gd in Apr.
Swan Street 20-1 (9-2) Slowly away, switched right after start, towards rear, some headway in 5th over 1f out, weakened and lost 2 places towards finish, 7th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Its The Only Way (9-7) at Kempton 5f stks (5) pol in May.
Tomahawk Ridge (IRE) Alhebayeb colt out of Low Cut Affair.
Very Stable Genius (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Dwelt towards rear, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, last of 7, 6 1/4l behind Arthur's Spirit (8-13) at Kempton 5f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Whataguy 14-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, led early, prominent, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final 100 yards, last of 5, 3 1/2l behind Steeve (9-2) at Salisbury 5f stks (4) hvy in Apr.
Country Rose (IRE) Bungle Inthejungle filly out of Fitrah.
Kg Passion (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Dwelt soon chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 15 1/2l behind Emaraaty Ana (9-2) at Windsor 5f stks (4) gd in Apr.
Mayfair Madame 12-1 (8-10) Prominent, led over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, soon rallied, stayed on well, 2nd of 9, nk behind Gypsy Spirit (8-10) at Windsor 5f fll stks (5) gd in Apr.
Molly Blake Bated Breath filly out of Park Melody.
Pink Iceburg (IRE) Kodiac filly out of Twinkling Ice.
Wye Bother (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Big Boots (9-5) at Bath 5f mdn stks (4) gd in May.
Merarani 66-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, weakened halfway, 8th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Gypsy Spirit (8-10) at Windsor 5f fll stks (5) gd in Apr.
