prominent, ridden after 3 out, no extra next, weakened last
took keen hold, tracked leaders on outside, went 2nd 3 out, led before next, stayed on well
held up in rear, took keen hold, headway after 5th, ridden to chase winner before last, stayed on, unable to challenge
prominent, pushed along before 5th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, jumped slowly 4th, hit next, weakened 3 out, blundered next
took keen hold, led, headed before 2 out, 3rd and beaten when blundered last, weakened flat
mid-division, in touch 5th, weakened after 3 out
in rear, ridden after 5th, headway from 3 out, left 3rd last, stayed on, unable to get on terms with front pair
HEADING TO FIRST looks the solid option having performed well on all three starts this term, notably when running out a decisive winner at Wincanton last time. A 7lb rise seems fair, Nico de Boinville is obviously a good booking and he has ground conditions in his favour. Mighty Mambo has definite claims at his best but followed up a Towcester success by pulling up at the same venue eight days later when last seen. Nevertheless, the booking of rising star Sean Bowen suggests connections mean business and he's respected. Celtic Artisan ran well on the Flat the last day and should have more to offer as a four-year-old against his elders, whilst Cherry Tiger showed enough last time to be of interest. Check out Amirli in the market as the French import has hitherto shown little for Donald McCain but now makes his handicap bow off an acceptable mark.
Mighty Mambo 11-4fav (11-8) Tracked leader, led 3rd, headed 4th, chased leader, soon weakened, pulled up before last, in a race won by Pembroke House (11-0) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Apr, 8 ran.
Celtic Artisan (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, lost place 5th, rallied after 3 out, never on terms, 4th of 6, 14l behind Ogaritmo (11-1) at Fakenham 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Heading To First 11-4fav (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway before 2 out, led on bit after 2 out, kept on well run-in, won at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd beating Mount Vesuvius (11-2) by 5l, 7 ran.
Amirli (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, weakened before 2 out, 9th of 10, 30l behind Superb Story (10-12) at Musselburgh 2m 4yo hdl (3) gs in Jan.
Smirfy's Silver 100-1 (9-13) Held up in 5th, awkward 4th, went modest 4th on long run before last, no impression, mistake last, 4th of 6, 16l behind Guard Of Honour (10-2) at Stratford 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gd in Apr.
Cherry Tiger 14-1 (10-10) Prominent, led 4th, headed next, led again 3 out, ridden and headed last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Lily Potts (10-1) at Taunton 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gf in Apr.
Mahayogin (USA) 50-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, blundered and lost place 8th, well beaten after 9th, 6th of 8, well behind It's A Gimme (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f nov chs (4) gf in Jun.
Mix N Match 33-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, never a factor, tailed off 3 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Catchin Time (11-3) at Plumpton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gs in Feb, 9 ran.
