mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 4f out, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden and hung left over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
A wide open bumper rounds off the card and as usual in this type of event the market will be all important but the principals look to be Mam Ratagan, Arctic Ghost and Spitfire Sortie and the vote is given to Mam Ratagan. The selection was outclassed at Aintree but prior to that she had won on her debut in good style. This contest looks within her grasp and she need only run up to that mark to win this and defy her penalty. Arctic Ghost rates the main danger on his latest third behind Phardessa but he has already given the impression he will be seen to better effect over a longer trip. Spitfire Sortie looked useful on his debut but has not gone on from there and may be best watched. Black Ven hails from a yard that does well in these events and this Presenting gelding out of an unraced mare should be closely watched in the market. However, for the winner we are happy to return to Mam Ratagan who is taken to put her experience to good use.
Mam Ratagan 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden 6f out, soon weakened, 20th of 22, well behind Pangbourne (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f nhf Grd 2 (1) gs in Apr.
Spitfire Sortie (IRE) 7-4fav (11-8) In touch, ridden over 4f out, soon outpaced, 5th of 12, 8l behind Casewick Mist (10-4) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nhf (6) gd in Apr.
Arctic Ghost 14-1 (11-4) Led, ridden and headed over 3f out, gradually weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Phardessa (10-6) at Ayr 2m nhf (4) gd in Apr.
Black Ven (IRE) Presenting gelding out of an unraced mare.
Dix Huit Cyborg (FR) 9-2co-fav (10-7) Chased leaders and keen, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 41l behind Von Origny (10-7) at Wetherby 2m nhf (H) sft in Jan '05.
Medic (IRE) 15-2 (10-9) In touch, ridden over 4f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 20, 22l behind Grecian Groom (10-11) at Huntingdon 2m nhf (6) gf in Apr.
Mister Etek 7-1 (11-1) In touch, headway to chase winner 4f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind King Daniel (10-10) at Hexham 2m mdn nhf (6) gd in Apr.
Fixed Interest (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway 4f out, ran on well from 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Silverburn (11-4) at Wincanton 2m mdn nhf (6) sft in Mar.
