chased leader, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed final 50 yards, one pace
chased leaders, ridden, stayed on one pace from over 1f out
settled in mid-division, not clear run 2f out, switched left over 1f out, driven, strong run inside final furlong, just failed
led, ridden, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace when went left over 1f out, no danger after
always in rear
slowly away, behind, never reached leaders
took keen hold, held up, never dangerous
mid-division on outside, losing place when hampered, snatched up over 1f out
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead final 50 yards, just held on, all out
chased leaders, ridden, bumped over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
slowly away, always behind
slowly into stride, held up in rear, hampered over 1f out, never dangerous after
A competitive finale sprint handicap between 13 scheduled runners, all of whom have winning form, could go the way of Bertie Southstreet. He gets the nod ahead of Kelamon and Woodcote, but none can really be ruled out. Bertie Southstreet, from Jim Best's yard, has a decent draw in comparison with some of the most likely protaganists; last time out he was disappointing on the all weather after previously winning against better opposition at Newbury. He'll be helped if there's not been much rain at the track, and will probably follow rather than set the pace. Kelamon drops back from a 6 furlong success here last week when justifying favouritism and overcome being drawn in stall 1 that night. A similar run will see him involved at the business end. Woodcote has course and distance form in the book, albeit from some time ago, but will have his supporters. But to land the lucky last, we'll go with Bertie Southstreet.
Woodcote (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and soon kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Whiskey Junction (10-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Bertie Southstreet 11-4fav (10-4) Held up in touch, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 9, 5l behind Coconut Moon (9-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Kelamon 3-1fav (9-4) Prominent far side, ridden to lead over 1f out, joined 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, asserted towards finish, won at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) sft beating Mandarin Spirit (8-5) by a nk, 14 ran.
Spoof Master (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, never in contention, 7th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Whiskey Junction (9-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Desert Opal 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 11, 5l behind Cheveton (9-10) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Brazilian Brush (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders until weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind Requisite (9-9) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Dualagi 7-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Overwing (9-8) at Leicester 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Garstang 14-1 (8-6) Dwelt, pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 6l behind Little Edward (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Compton Classic 4-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 2f out, no response, last of 7, 13l behind Music Box Express (8-7) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Make My Dream 9-1 (9-13) Raced on outer in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong and closed on leaders near finish, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Arfinnit (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
El Potro 10-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden halfway, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Blessed Place (8-9) at Great Leighs 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Mr Funshine 33-1 (8-4) Chased leader, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Southwell 5f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs beating Mac Dalia (9-4) by 3l, 13 ran.
Jayanjay 16-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Arfinnit (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
