held up and behind, headway when hit rail 5f out, ridden 2f out, never able to challenge
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, driven to lead after 1f, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, held on
always towards rear
led 1f, chased leaders, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, kept on, held towards finish
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, not much room over 3f out, soon ridden and lost place
held up in rear, switched inside and good headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
never better than mid-division
in touch, joined winner over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always behind
Michael Bell starts one of the most important weeks of his training life and he can begin it on a winning note with Magic Sting in this valuable handicap, Blue Monday and Sky Quest are two others worthy of respect. The selection is no Motivator but has landed two decent races and still looks on a fair mark. His first success was over course and distance and after humping ten stone to victory at Folkestone last time he should fly round here with just eight stone three on his back. Blue Monday has obviously had his training problems but looked a decent prospect in 2003. His comeback race earlier this month was a very competitive affair and if he doesn't bounce he should be involved in the finish today. Sky Quest doesn't take too much racing these days but does go well fresh. He's not badly treated on his best form and could go close at a decent price. Waverley is from a yard that is doing well with it's handicappers and should be noted for any market move, however Magic Sting is progressing nicely and will be hard to beat off this weight.
Blue Spinnaker (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Quito (9-7) at York 7f lst hcp (1) sft.
Thyolo (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In touch, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 5l behind Notable Guest (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Blue Monday 12-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden when headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on, nearest at finish, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Tiger Tiger (8-7) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (2) gs.
Polygonal (FR) 7-1 (9-10) Held up, ridden, headway approaching final furlong, not reach leaders, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Solo Flight (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gf.
Divine Gift 12-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Tiger Tiger (8-7) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (2) gs.
Another Bottle (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Held up mid-division, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong to lead post, won at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) gf beating Miss Polaris (9-9) by a shd, 18 ran.
Go Tech 20-1 (9-4) Behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 7th of 16, 4l behind Temple Place (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf.
Sky Quest (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, never nearer, 5th of 11, 3l behind Corriolanus (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (C1) pol in Nov.
Crow Wood 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Zero Tolerance (9-3) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) sft.
James Caird (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 16, 3l behind Temple Place (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf.
United Nations 50-1 (8-10) Held up, always behind, 11th of 12, 36l behind Zero Tolerance (9-3) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) sft.
Vicious Warrior 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 16, 7l behind Temple Place (9-3) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf.
Magic Sting 6-1 (10-0) Raced freely, set steady pace, ridden when strongly pressed from over 1f out, held on but edged left near finish, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp (4) sft beating Bobby Charles (9-13) by a hd, 13 ran.
Silvaline 20-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, headway final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 18, 8l behind Maraakeb (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Realism (FR) 33-1 (9-6) Keen, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 5l behind Honorine (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (D2) gf in Sept.
Stretton (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Prominent, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 18, 9l behind Another Bottle (9-13) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) gf.
Waverley (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Collier Hill (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-110 (B) gd in Jul '03.
