went right start, held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
led 1f, chased leader, led over 2f out, ran on
mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
with leader, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble winner
prominent, hung right and chased winner over 2f out, hung right and left inside final furlong, one pace
held up, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always behind
Nonrunner
Atlantic Gamble won in determined fashion over course and distance just 11 days ago and is taken to continue that winning streak here, at the main expense of Keshya, Penang Cinta and Mossman Gorge. The last-named went close in a similar contest at Southwell recently, however whilst he often travels well during his races, he tends to find little for pressure when push comes to shove so for that reason we will pass him over. Penang Cinta will need the breaks if he is to record just his second win as his held up style of racing means that he can often find trouble. However he tackles this trip for the first time today so he should be involved if his stamina holds out. Keshya was too free last time out on her first drop into selling company so can be expected to do better if settling, however the race could be set-up for Atlantic Gamble to go in again. Karl Burke's gelding has a good draw from which to sit close to the pace, and a 6lb penalty for his recent win might not be enough to stop him winning this weaker race. He gets the vote to make it two wins in a row.
Keshya 7-4fav (8-9) Prominent and keen, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Finished Article (9-9) at W'hampton 1m 6f sll (6) pol.
Willy (SWE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out and eased, 11th of 12, 18l behind Twist Bookie (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Atlantic Gamble (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) In touch, effort and not much room over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Bill Bennett (8-8) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Stolen Summer (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, always rear division, 9th of 12, 17l behind Global Strategy (9-1) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Mossmann Gorge 4-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Tiegs (8-12) at Southwell 1m 4f sll (6) fbs.
Dubonai (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held up, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 15l behind Exit Smiling (10-13) at Southwell 1m amt hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
Penang Cinta 33-1 (8-10) In rear, headway 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Mozie Cat (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Dec.
Boulevin (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 16l behind Irish Ballad (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Ligne d'Eau 25-1 (9-0) In touch ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 3l behind Over To You Bert (8-7) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol.
Boom Or Bust (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, no impression, last of 9, 33l behind Seattle Robber (8-10) at Bath 1m 2f sll (6) frm in Jul.
True West (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 27l behind Wodhill Gold (8-5) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
