took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and lost 3rd place over 2f out, soon beaten
led until headed over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out
towards rear, headway wide over 2f out, hung left and right, no impression on leaders
held up in rear, plenty to do over 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leader, led over 3f out, quickened and clear over 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, driven out
behind in touch, lost place 4f out, soon beaten
in touch, chased winner from 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, not trouble winner
Baddam can take the fifth race with Bulwark and Heathcote appearing the most plausible opposition. John Dunlop looks to have unearthed another promising young stayer and he certainly did very little wrong when finishing second to Indian Pipe Dream over course and distance in May. The Dunlop stayers are in fair form and this looks too good to miss. Bulwark has been a model of consistency this year He appears to handle any surface and quashed any fears about him not handling the trip when landing an event at Yarmouth the other week. Heathcote was always going to find life difficult in a listed event at Newmarket. That said, he probably ran above his form, despite finishing last of four and will be suited by a tactical race. Red Admiral held entries in Group 1 company when a promising juvenile. It¿s a surprise to see the same horse handicapping and he hasn't exactly set the world alight in his starts this term. Aylmer Road races like a stayer but has struggled to get home in recent starts. He appears best of the rest. Baddam has all the right ticks in the boxes and is our call.
Red Admiral (USA) 25-1 (9-0) With leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 20, 7l behind Afrad (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gs.
Heathcote 33-1 (8-11) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, last of 4, 7l behind Mr Vegas (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gs.
Double Kudos (FR) 14-1 (9-4) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened, 9th of 10, 15l behind Active Asset (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Aylmer Road (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led 5f out to over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 9, 11l behind Scriptwriter (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Bulwark (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Always prominent, switched left approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on close home, won at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jun beating Mahmjra (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Baddam 3-1jt-fav (9-1) Held up, pushed along from 5f out, chased winner 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Indian Pipe Dream (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
League of Nations (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always behind, eased final furlong, last of 14, well behind Wester Lodge (9-0) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gf.
Maggie Tulliver (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Spear (9-5) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jun.
