tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
always in rear
always in rear
towards rear, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
raced wide in touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
led under stand side rail, ridden and hung right over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, shaken up to lead 1f out, pushed out
in rear, never a factor
behind, ridden and some headway 2f out, no impression after
in touch, lost place and droped to rear, rallied over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd post
An open heat where cheekpieces might help galvanise SADDLERS BEND to greater efforts than of late, and he is taken to have the measure of Style Award and Whotsit. The last-named has been steadily slipping down the handicap, although the assessor has decided against dropping him any further despite being well beaten last time at Yarmouth on soft ground, which he would have enjoyed. He hasn't yet run as well in today's conditions and so we will oppose. Style Award, on the other hand, loves to hear her hooves rattle and won over this trip at Windsor in May of last year from a mark 6lbs higher than today's. She has been showing signs of a return to form just lately and should be thereabouts. Bollywood Style is back on a winning mark from her Polytrack running, though this is her first try on turf. If she takes to it then she would be entitled to plenty of respect. Rough Rock acts in conditions and over this trip, but we will side with Saddlers Bend. George Baker's filly has won over this trip and also 9f, and as one who acts well on the Polytrack then she may also go on this faster ground. She has not been far away despite her finishing places of late and after another 1lb drop we will give her the nod.
Style Award 9-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Bookiesindex Boy (9-0) at Southwell 5f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar.
Bollywood Style 16-1 (8-7) Always behind, 9th of 11, 8l behind Copperwood (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Don Pele (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Hampered start, in rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, 4l behind Waterloo Dock (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Saddlers Bend (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 6th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Batchworth Blaise (8-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Whotsit (IRE) 5-1 (8-1) Led, keen hold, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 8l behind By Command (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Who's Winning (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 7l behind Army Of Stars (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Thoughtsofstardom 25-1 (7-11) Led to halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Lord Of The Reins (8-10) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Rough Rock (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Led, hung right and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 11, 6l behind Wreningham (8-7) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) sft.
Seven Royals (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, not clear run over 2f out, always behind, 10th of 12, 13l behind Ede's Dot Com (8-9) at Kempton 7f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Dynamo Dave (USA) 10-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 5l behind Athboy Auction (8-1) at Lingfield 1m app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Bahama Baileys 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 10l behind By Command (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
