held up in mid-division, headway on outside tracking leaders over 2f out, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to challenge edged left and carried head high over 1f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, rallied half-heartedly to regain 2nd close home
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 4f out, soon beaten
tracked ledaers on inside, pushed along 4f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out
held up in last trio, steady progress 8f out, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and weakened 3f out
tracked leaders, led 10f out, ridden and headed 2f out, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
steadied after start, held up in rear, smooth headway on heels of leaders 3f out, switched left and went 2nd approaching final furlong, went 2nd 1f out, held when dropped to 3rd close home
tracked leader until 10f out, went 2nd again travelling well 4f out, led on bit 2f olut, ridden and pressed over 1f out, stayed on gamely inside final furlong
held up towards rear, some headway on outside 3f out, weakened over 2f out,
led until 10f out, tracked leader until pushed along 4f out, chased leaders, ridden in 4th inside final 3f, weakened inside final 2f
Most look pretty exposed but not WANNABE YOUR MAN who houses major scope for improvement after only four starts at the age of four. He landed a Nottingham handicap last time despite racing in a manner late on to suggest he may not be entirely straightforward but has time on his side to become more streetwise. Only raised 3lb for that victory, he can progress again and complete back-to-back successes with staying clearly his game. Meetings Man scored decisively on the all-weather this week but faces a tougher examination now and Laser Blazer appeals as a greater danger with Alan King having his select Flat string in good heart this season. Afro is noted after a solid effort at Goodwood last time when stepped up in trip and comes here on an unchanged mark, whilst Red Pilgrim is better than his latest effort.
Wannabe Your Man 11-4 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr beating Ashdown Lad (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Red Pilgrim (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched wide on bend over 4f out, pushed along and struggling over 3f out, never involved, 7th of 8, 11l behind Top Diktat (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.
Teajaybe (USA) 9-4 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 7l behind Dynastic (10-5) at Southwell 1m 6f (6) fbs.
Laser Blazer 16-1 (9-6) Very slowly away, always behind, 7th of 11, 6l behind Mallory Heights (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Dec.
Ssafa 9-2 (9-3) Took keen hold, tracked leading pair, went 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with easy winner, lost 2nd final 75 yards, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Meetings Man (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
My Lord 8-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon with leader, challenged 2f out, one pace, 6th of 7, 7l behind Lady Lunchalot (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Afro 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Civil War (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Admirable Duque (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 10, 10l behind Barwick (9-2) at Newbury 1m 4f app hcp (5) gd.
See And Be Seen 6-1 (9-3) Led 1f, hampered on inside soon after, chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, ridden not quicken and hung left over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Graylyn Ruby (8-6) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Meetings Man (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leading trio, went 2nd well over 2f out, led over 2f out, ridden clear well over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Munsarim (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
