mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard in touch, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace approaching final furlong
went right soon after start, tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd closing stages, no chance with winner
always behind
led, hard ridden over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
Nonrunner
Inke would have been the choice had she enjoyed the benefit of a run but the Intikhab filly, progressive in ordinary handicaps last autumn, hasn't been seen since beaten a nose in her three-timer bid at Epsom last September, She starts the new campaign on a 5lb higher mark but remains very much of interest and the market should instruct as to her readiness on this first run back. Two solid recent runs bring Molten Lava into the thick of it and this intermediate 9f trip could prove ideal for the Cole charge but the choice is BRIDGE OF SIGHS. Martin Smith's gelding posted a hat-trick in the winter before showing his ability on turf last month when an excellent second to Inniscastle Lad in a competitive Sandown handicap. Admittedly, he's upped in grade here but seems to be going the right way and remains relatively lightly-raced.
Charlies Mate 10-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Classical Rose (8-12) at Lingfield 1m hcp (4) pol in May.
Molten Lava (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Keen in midfield, headway over 2f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 2l behind Tatawu (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
Inke (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, travelling well when shuffled back towards rear halfway, headway on inside 3f out, 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Italian Beauty (8-12) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Firestorm (GER) 8-1 (9-7) Prominent, led over 6f out, headed over 4f out, not much room when losing place over 3f out, soon behind, last of 10, 27 3/4l behind Classical Rose (8-12) at Lingfield 1m hcp (4) pol in May.
Woofie (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Close up, pushed along 4f out, effort over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4 3/4l behind Marshgate Lane (10-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f stks (6) pol in May.
Live Dangerously 16-1 (8-7) Chased leading trio, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Arlecchino's Leap (9-0) at Goodwood 7f hcp stks (4) gd in May.
Champagne Bob 9-1 (9-7) In touch, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Duke Of North (8-10) at Salisbury 7f hcp (5) gs in May.
World Record (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Pressed leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Exceeding Power (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp (4) gf in May.
St Patrick's Day (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, tracked leaders in 4th, weakened inside final 3f, last of 7, 13 1/4l behind Cape Discovery (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in May.
Bridge Of Sighs 6-1 (9-2) In rear, headway between horses over 1f out, ridden to challenge winner inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Inniscastle Lad (9-7) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
