chased leader, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed, weakened well inside final furlong
outpaced, behind, edged left 1f out, never near leaders
mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on same pace
steadied start, held up, some headway on inside over 1f out, never near leaders
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
ridden, headed well over 1f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong
mid-division, no headway final 2f
held up, behind, ridden over 2f out, no progress
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
in rear, ridden, headway well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd close home
always prominent, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Mambazo can be a little frustrating at times but he looks to have been found a good opportunity here and he is nominated over Garlogs and Le Chiffre. The selection is a course and distance winner and now that he has been eased into claiming grade he has strong claims from a good draw. Any market support would be a plus as he hails from a very shrewd yard. Garlogs was having his first run for Reg Hollinshead after moving from Alan Bailey here last time and although he travelled well he did not find a lot for pressure in the straight and he is worth taking on today from a dreadful draw. Le Chiffre is interesting as he scored his first turf success at Brighton last time having been well supported in the market. He has a fair draw but he is better over an extra furloong or two and he is taken on with this in mind. Mambazo has solid claims in this grade and can land the prize.
Garlogs 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon chasing winner, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Whitbarrow (8-13) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 3-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, led narrowly 3f out, headed over 2f out, hard ridden and regained lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Brighton 6f sll (6) gf in Apr beating Blackheath (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Pride of Joy 5-1 (8-12) Soon led, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 6l behind Ashes (9-3) at W'hampton 5f fll hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Muktasb (USA) 5-1 (8-12) Awkward start, towards rear, some progress over 1f out, 6th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Spirit of Coniston (8-4) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Blackheath (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, hard pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, just outpaced final 100 yards, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Le Chiffre (9-12) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gf in Apr.
Borzoi Maestro 10-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 13, 13l behind Whitbarrow (8-13) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol.
New York Oscar (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Led stand's side, ridden, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 17l behind Multitude (8-11) at Newcastle 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Mambazo 9-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 7l behind Came Back (8-13) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
