led until over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, wanting to edge left entering final furlong, driven out
in rear, pushed along to pick up bridle, headway 7f out, ridden over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, every chance from over 1f out, ran on
slowly into stride, always rear
held up, headway when pushed slightly wide over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
very slowly away, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, stuck behind horses on inside and lost place over 3f out, switched right and headway over 2f out, every chance from over 1f out until not quicken well inside final furlong
with leader, led over 6f out, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 3f out, always behind
A number of the usual suspects on view and THUNDERSTRUCK is taken to land it at the expense of Mondego and King Of Connacht. The application of headgear appeared to galvanise some improvement from Jeremy Glover's gelding and while we are taking something of a flyer given that he has made one appearance on the all-weather surfaces; the booking of a professional rider rather than an amateur or a claimer is eyecatching. Mondego won well at Lingfield last time out. Mark Coumbe replaces Matthew Davies in the plate. King Of Connacht seems to run his best races at this track. On a strict line of form, he should be able to hold The Grey One on their August meeting. Trusted Venture may have needed his return to the track from absence so the market is watched. Strike Force is back in cheekpieces having raced without them last time out. Accompanist has visited these shores before without success. Albulhairth looks to have regressed sharply this term and having shown a spark of life at Leicester in a seller; he was well turned over here in claiming class. Thunderstruck is not without a few issues but has less negatives than most.
Parisian Dream 33-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, driven 3f out, not much room when lost place 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 15l behind Ahmedy (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
The Grey One (IRE) 5-1fav (9-1) In touch, chased leader 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Red Suede Shoes (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Thunderstruck 14-1 (10-7) In touch, progressed to chase leaders over 3f out, led well over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Tres Froide (10-0) at Redcar 1m 2f lady am hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
New England 9-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway under pressure when switched right 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 11l behind Bandama (9-10) at Kempton 1m 4f clm stks (6) pol.
King of Connacht 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, some headway to go 4th 2f out, never troubled leaders, 4th of 9, 7l behind Kildare Sun (9-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Forced Opinion (USA) 10-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 10, 9l behind Crystal Feather (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Aug.
Devinius (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, no headway, 8th of 10, 9l behind Clumber Place (8-4) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Sep.
Strike Force 15-2 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure on outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 10, 9l behind Black Rain (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Vaporetto (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 9th of 16, 8l behind Coughlans Locke (8-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 in Jul.
Trusted Venture (USA) 28-1 (8-8) Raced wide, held up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 12l behind Dinner Date (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Mondego (GER) 4-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, steady headway from 4f out, hard driven to lead over 1f out, edged left, stayed on under pressure, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Our Kes (9-5) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Accompanist 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 9l behind Gentleman Jeff (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 std.
Abulharith 16-1 (8-13) Mainly in rear, 9th of 13, 19l behind Gaily Noble (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo clm stks (6) pol.
