made most, ridden 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong
raced in mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, held up last, good headway on near side 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven clear
raced in mid-division on far side, pushed along, no impression leaders, final 2f
went right start, behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not reach leaders
prominent, ridden to press leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
speed for over 2f
mid-division, weakened over 2f out out
held up in rear, not clear run briefly 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders over 4 f
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent until weakened over 2f out
with leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch over 4f
raced far side, ridden and hung left from 2f out, soon beaten
close up, carried head high under pressure over 1f out, no extra final furlong
reared start, always behind
A lowgrade but tough handicap to sort through and Bachelor Affair looks the logical call ahead of Alabama Twist and Pink Bay. Bachelor Affair looks to have a good draw this afternoon and in the hope that Willie Jarvis has got his representative to settle in his races, this race is very much for the taking. Alabama Twist hails from an in-form yard. Unsighted over five furlongs at Nottingham - he is substantially upped in trip here. Pink Bay is stepped up in trip and should appreciate it. Arnie De Burgh has plenty of early pace although connections will not be wanting any overnight rain. Rod Millman's team are in fair form at present and Polar Dawn is noted in the betting. Sir Bluebird returns after a disappointing run at Chepstow. Bachelor Affair is duly nominated on all racecourse evidence thus far.
Alabama Twist 9-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Special Gold (9-0) at Nottingham 5f mdn aut stk (5) gs.
Pink Bay 16-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, nk behind Jolie (8-10) at Chepstow 6f fll hcp (5) gf in May.
Krullind (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 17, 6l behind Yorkshire Lad (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Sir Bluebird (IRE) 4-1fav (8-10) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 17l behind Fabrian (8-1) at Chepstow 7f hcp (5) gf.
Polar Dawn 8-1 (9-0) Prominent stands' side, ridden and weakened 1f out, 6th of 20, 6l behind Mossmann Gorge (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Arnie de Burgh 4-1fav (8-11) With leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 19, 1l behind Sake (8-10) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Moonmaiden 33-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and behind, some headway 2f out, nearest at finish, 7th of 20, 6l behind Mossmann Gorge (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Bachelor Affair 7-2jt-fav (8-6) Took keen hold behind leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Kelly Nicole (9-10) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
