held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, held close home
always towards rear
tracked leader and keen, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway on inner over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, no impression from over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace
always behind
slowly away, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
held up behind and keen, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
Sir Bond is on the same mark when an unlucky second here last time and can gain compensation from Dudley Docker, John Charles and Pauline's Princess. The selection already has a course and distance win to his name, and although he can bit a little bit quirky from time to time, there was nothing of that sort in his defeat here by Lord Chamberlain over 7f last time, when he was baulked over a furlong out and could only get a run when it was too late. With better luck in running this time he can score. Dudley Docker has yet to win over this far and his stamina is questioned given that he has only won over a mile once and has recently been seen over 7f of late, although he is in good nick. John Charles won over c&d on the second of his three starts that have all been here. That was in a maiden, though he trailed in last in handicap company last time out and there must be a question mark over his ability to bounce back in this. Pauline's Prince has to carry 7lb more than when landing a similar handicap over c&d last time and the manner of that success suggests that she may be capable of following up. At the very least he should give our selection the most to do here, though consistency is not her strong point and for that reason we will oppose and stick with Sir Bond to come good.
Just Fly 12-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, staying on when checked inside final furlong, no chance afterwards, 9th of 13, 8l behind Raza Cab (8-13) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Perez (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) Slowly into stride, ran in snatches, ridden over 3f out, no progress until kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Physical (7-13) at Lingfield 1m hcap (5) pol in Mar.
John Charles (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in touch, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, eased over 2f out, last of 12, 25l behind Merrymadcap (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Pauline's Prince 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (5) pol in Mar beating Jakarmi (9-2) by 3l, 10 ran.
Mission Affirmed (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Gilded Cove (8-12) at W'hampton 6f clm (6) pol in Mar.
Dudley Docker (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Dwelt, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left and ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, nk behind Desert Lover (8-3) at W'hampton 7f hcap (5) pol in Mar.
Bridgewater Boys 7-2 (8-12) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 20l behind Pauline's Prince (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (5) pol in Mar.
Sir Bond (IRE) 5-1fav (9-2) In rear, headway halfway, switched left 1f out, ran on, no impression, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Lord Chamberlain (9-3) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
