close up, ridden and weakened from over 1f out
held up, edged left from over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and ran on near finish
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never nearer
The booking of Frankie Dettori virtually assures support for Grand Entrance but he ran encouragingly enough at Warwick on his reappearance to suggest he can play the leading role here. Mambonow and Pertemps Green are others to bear in mind, while Another Gladiator is also worth taking note on for future reference and is an interesting debutante for Kevin Ryan to be going to war with. The last named is a half-brother to El Rey Del Mambo and, having offered at fancy prices at the sales, he has obviously taken the eye on a number of occasions already. The betting market will tell us how well he is respected today. Pertemps Green was also an above average price when first purchased at the Tattersals Sales in October 2005. But the fact that he was resold at a ¿92,000 loss a year later underlines the precarious nature of racing. He showed inexperience on his debut and now has something to prove. Mambonow is a taking individual that has a race within him at some juncture. He will be very interesting in handicap company in due course. However, Grand Entrance gets the nod after showing he retains enthusiasm at Warwick a fortnight ago and is expected to be hard to beat if he posts a similar display here.
Another Gladiator (USA) Danzig colt, half-brother to 6f winner El Rey Del Mambo.
Gold Express 33-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Multidimensional (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Grand Entrance (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Southport Star (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd.
Mambonow (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Safqa (8-12) at York 1m 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Pertemps Green 14-1 (8-11) In touch, effort and hung left well over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th of 12, 4l behind Brandywell Boy (9-0) at Thirsk 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Silent Applause 50-1 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, made some late headway, never reached challenging position, 6th of 12, 8l behind Robema (8-6) at Beverley 7f mdn stk (4) gf in Jun.
Trimlestown (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 8, 8l behind Ebert (8-10) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Goodwood March 50-1 (9-0) Raced far side, keen mid-division, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 15th of 19, 12l behind Illuminise (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn fll (5) gf in Apr.
Kindallachan Magic Ring filly, sister to the winning miler Magic Flo, half-sister to winners up to 7f and over hurdles.
Lady Suffragette (IRE) Mull of Kintyre filly out of an unraced mare.
Prima Markova 66-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 11, 21l behind Local Spirit (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn aut stk (5) gf.
Warden Rose 33-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, shaken up over 2f out, never in contention, 10th of 13, 8l behind Sabah (9-0) at Windsor 1m mdn fll (5) gf.
