chased leaders, switched sharply right over 1f out, soon driven, led just inside final furlong, hung left under pressure, ran on well
behind, headway when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer
mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, never able to challenge
led after 1f, headed over 4f out, rallied and every chance over 2f out, soon lost place
led 1f, chased leaders, under pressure 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, not pace of winner
behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division, headway halfway, effort when hampered over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish
prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
always behind
mid-division, headway halfway, chased leaders over 1f out, never nearer
WHIPMA WHOPMA GATE arrives here in good form can hold all-comers; Having A Ball and Fitz are others with solid claims, while Machinate has won at this level in the past and can go well at a fair price for each-way punters. The Crankies were still popular the last time Machinate won on turf, though. Fitz on the other hand does have a bit more scope than most and, with the ground in his favour; the mount of Kieren Fox can be a player in this company. Considering that Having A Ball is rated 13lb higher on the all-weather, the Peter Cundell-trained gelding obviously has a better record on an artificial surface. However, this is a very weak race and, with Amy Scott being one of the more capable lady apprentices; the six-year-old is no forlorn hope to make the frame today. Nevertheless, preference is for Whipma Whopma Gate, who ran a blinder at Thirsk a fortnight ago. The mare seems to be holding her form at present and, as she has the more proven record on turf, Whipma Whopma Gate is fancied to be streets ahead today.
Whipma Whopma Gate (IRE) 9-1 (7-11) Held up, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden hung left and led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind King of The Moors (9-2) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Fitz 7-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along 4f out, chased leaders 2f out, driven, one pace over 1f out, 5th of 14, 5l behind Ocean Countess (9-2) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Oct.
Count Ceprano (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Raced in final pair, wide into straight 2f out, headway with winner approaching 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 12, nk behind Batchworth Blaise (8-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Lady Lam 7-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden one pace over 2f out, soon struggling, 9th of 13, 11l behind Quiet Mountain (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Ymir 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakening when short of room inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 5l behind Lopinot (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Grey Boy (GER) 20-1 (8-9) Raced wide held up, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on never nearer, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Stanley Goodspeed (9-2) at Lingfield 7f app hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.
Having A Ball 10-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Millfields Dreams (8-8) at Kempton 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Libre 12-1 (8-3) Always in rear, last of 13, 28l behind Bajan Pride (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Komreyev Star 25-1 (8-8) Raced wide, always in rear, tailed off halfway, 13th of 14, 19l behind Isitcozimcool (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Feb.
Machinate (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division, struggling over 2f out, 12th of 13, 16l behind Quiet Mountain (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
My Jeanie (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Always behind, 11th of 13, 14l behind Provost (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Mar.
Applaude 25-1 (8-1) In rear, ridden 7f out, lost touch over 5f out, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Trachonitis (8-12) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
