led until headed over 1f out, soon badly hampered, no chance after
mid-division, no chance final 3f
chased leaders, weakened 3f out, soon eased
chased leaders 6f, tailed off
held up, headway on inside from 3f out, switched out and every chance when slightly hampered over 1f out, no impression on winner, lost 2nd final stride
held up in rear, never in contention
tracked leader, every chance when badly hampered over 1f out, rallied to take 2nd final stride, no chance with winner
held up, ridden 4f out, never on terms
held up in rear, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders 6f, tailed off
held up, steady headway halfway, chased leaders over 2f out, led and hung badly left over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
The usual suspects are in opposition and relative newcomer, Birkside should be up to seeing off Competitor and Undeterred. The selection had some fair form over this trip when with Walter Swinburn and would have been a much shorter price had he not run a shocker at Kempton last week. It's impossible to believe that he has lost so much ability so quickly and we chance him to make amends over a much more suitable trip. Competitor would have been the most likely selection were this raced staged at Lingfield's polytrack. He has ability although his record on the turf is not so spectacular with just one win from 11 starts. Undeterred is sure to be producing a rare old rattle at the death and has to be a player if reproducing his better efforts. Bethanys Boy has ran creditably on the all-weather in recent weeks although he is still a maiden on the turf after numerous attempts. Mayireneyrbel is watched in the market as she makes her first appearance at this grade. Baby Barry looks best of the rest. Not a race for the notebook and Birkside is put forward as the token pick.
Bethanys Boy (IRE) 9-4 (9-3) Steadied start, pulled very hard in rear, strong headway 7f out, led over 5f out, headed over 2f out, stayed on well, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Rudry World (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 4f app sll (6) pol in Apr.
Competitor 16-1 (9-2) Ridden in rear 4f out, always behind, 12th of 13, 11l behind Icannshift (9-2) at Folkestone 1m 4f app hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Baby Barry 50-1 (9-9) Held up mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Bond Diamond (9-6) at Beverley 1m sll (5) gf in Apr.
Bellini Star 16-1 (8-8) With leaders, ridden every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 12l behind Roman History (8-8) at Ayr 7f clm (5) gf in Aug.
Birkside 9-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and lost touch from over 3f out, last of 5, 12l behind Himba (8-7) at Folkestone 1m 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Homebred Star 14-1 (8-13) Raced wide in touch, ridden, effort 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind King After (9-9) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol in Apr.
Prince Des Neiges (FR) 50-1 (8-11) Bolted before start, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 23l behind Symbol Of Peace (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Undeterred 33-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 20l behind Future's Dream (9-2) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Mar.
Filliemou (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Always behind, 14th of 15, 25l behind Treason Trial (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Lady Josh 25-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 4f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 9, 7l behind King After (9-9) at Lingfield 1m sll (6) pol in Apr.
Little Miss Lili 100-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always behind, tailed off, last of 13, well behind Barathea Blue (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn stk (D3) gf in Sept '04.
Mayireneyrbel 33-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden 4f out and soon struggling, 8th of 10, 9l behind Shawhill (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo clm (5) gf in Apr.
