disputed 2nd to over 4f out, soon weakened, virtually pulled up final 2f, tailed off
mid-division, challenged from 6f out until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, tailed off
soon close up, ridden 2f out, chased winner under pressure over 1f out, no real impression inside final furlong
held up in rear, driven on outside and no response 3f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, tailed off
made all, driven along and stayed on well final 2f
mid-division, driven along over 2f out and soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
disputed 2nd, chased winner over 3f out, driven and no impression when lost 2nd over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon driven and never reached leaders
held up in rear, not clear run 3f out till over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not reached leaders
held up in rear, ridden when not clear run briefly 3f out, never in contention
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
It may prove worth siding with Lady Dedlock in a competitive finale. Lapina and Bob's Your Uncle are amongst others to consider. The selection narrowly lost out in a maiden handicap over course and distance last August and didn't gain that all valuable victory until making her seasonal return at Kempton in April. She was impressive that day but is 15lbs higher than when beaten over course and distance and has been absent since winning. On the plus side, she's well drawn, unexposed and quite possibly progressive. Twill is well handicapped on his old form and merits respect as do the likes of Go Amwell, Songmaster, King's Fable and Coda Agency but we'll have a closer look at Lapina and Bob's Your Uncle. Lapina has been well held on two runs this season but it would be no surprise to see her fare better now that she's been stepped up to a more suitable trip. Bob's Your Uncle usually races over shorter but he has made the frame at this trip, he's well handicapped on his best form and the booking of Spencer suggests that a big run is anticipated. Our vote, though, goes the way of Lady Dedlock.
Twill (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) In touch, chased leaders 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Noble Minstrel (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb '07.
Saraba (FR) 8-1 (9-4) Held up, headway 2f out, stayed on one pace, went moderate 3rd near finish, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Susie May (9-4) at Brighton 1m 4f hcap (6) gf.
Lady Dedlock 15-2 (8-13) In touch, led 2f out, ran on well, won at Kempton 2m hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Salut Saint Cloud (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Jafaru 7-2jt-fav (8-6) Mid-division, outpaced over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, 4th of 12, 3l behind Nero West (8-7) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
At The Money 11-1 (8-3) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out and eased, 10th of 11, 23l behind Alleviate (8-9) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Songmaster (USA) 11-2 (9-1) Chased clear leading pair, closed over 4f out, driven along 3f out, soon readily outpaced, 5th of 11, 14l behind Dove Cottage (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Coda Agency 10-3fav (8-13) In touch, led 4f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, all out, won at Kempton 2m hcap (5) pol beating Alnwick (9-6) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Whaxaar (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Keen, in touch, chased leader over 1f out, soon led, edged left and ran on final furlong, won at Great Leighs 2m hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Wotchalike (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Bob's Your Uncle 5-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on to chase leaders 1f out, took 2nd towards finish, not quite pace of winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Terminate (8-11) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Go Amwell 5-1 (8-8) Held up, headway over 5f out, challenged over 2f out, chased winner, every chance over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Grizebeck (9-13) at Pontefract 2m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Apr.
Mister Completely (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 22l behind Gala Evening (9-11) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Papeete (GER) 33-1 (9-2) In rear, ridden 4f out, never a danger, 10th of 15, 17l behind Magic Show (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Sept.
King's Fable (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Synonymy (8-9) at Warwick 1m 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
High Point (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Keen, close up, chased leader, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Capitalise (9-0) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Lapina (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up, made some headway but one pace in 4th when hung right final 2f, 4th of 11, 11l behind Dove Cottage (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Fiddlers Ford (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Always prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 11, 24l behind Coda Agency (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcap (5) pol.
