chased leaders, ridden to press leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, led over 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, outpaced by front pair inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced
switched right start, held up in rear, pushed and struggling halfway
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed with leaders until weakened final 1f
slowly away, switched right start, held up towards rear, reached midfield on inner halfway, pushed along over 3f out, steadily lost place
took keen hold, raced wide in midfield, headway on wide outside over 3f out, challenged going well 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and outpaced by winner inside final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, driven over 2f out, beaten when slightly hampered just inside final 2f
in touch, hampered over5f out, behind after
held up towards rear, good headway between horses final 2f, quickened up well to lead inside final furlong, ridden and kept on well
outpaced in rear, when slightly hampered over 4f out, struggling and well behind final 3f
held up in rear, slightly hampered over 4f out, driven on wide outside 2f out, never a factor
Stepped up in trip and handicapping for the first time, POPPY N'PENNY looks likely to be able to give a good account, while Just The Tonic may have some impact and both Wasmi and Volatilis are respected. Suffice it to say that this is not a strong nursery with the top-rated just 70 and the William Haggas-trained selection may be well handicapped for her first run in this sphere from a mark of just 63. The extra furlong is a definite plus, the yard remains in good form and with holes to pick in the others we'll take her. Just The Tonic has been tried previously over 7f without success, though she did run well on a couple of occasions. She was a beaten odds-on favourite in a Redcar seller last time and has now been dropped 9lbs by the assessor, so she could emerge as a major player. Wasmi looked handicapped to the hilt on her own debut in this type of race at Lingfield last time, but the return to an artificial surface plus the step back up in trip can see her to better effect. Volatilis did not quite see out 6f last time but pedigree suggests that he should see out this trip eventually, although he does have a bit to prove after that Brighton effort. Marafong hit some form last time and from the same mark he should get competitive over this trip, while Proper Littlemadam is likely to show us much more now handicapping. We'll take Poppy N'Penny to score.
Bathwick Xaara 16-1 (8-3) Ran loose to start, raced centre, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 15th of 18, 9l behind She's Ok (8-5) at Newmarket 6f 2yo fll hcp (2) gd.
Chicita Banana 100-1 (8-12) In touch centre 4f, behind final 2f, 13th of 22, 15l behind Habaayib (8-12) at Royal Ascot 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Michaelmas Daisy 8-1 (7-12) In rear, ridden halfway, hung right from over 1f out, last of 6, 18l behind Diamond Laura (9-0) at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Volatilis (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Ridden to lead, brought field over to stand rail over 3f out, hard ridden over 1f out, headed approaching final 1f, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 5, 7l behind Professor John (9-3) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf in Jul.
Marafong 80-1 (8-12) Outpaced, soon pushed along, headway on stand rail over 1f out, chased winner entering final furlong, ridden and stayed on well towards finish, just held, 2nd of 6, hd behind Perfect Ch'i (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 2yo nov stk (5) gs.
Wasmi (IRE) 5-1 (8-3) With leader, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong, 4th of 6, 10l behind Fleeting Echo (8-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Edward Whymper 16-1 (8-9) Slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong but never going pace to threaten leaders, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Butch And Sundance (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
Poppy N'penny (IRE) 4-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, driven and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Butch And Sundance (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
Just The Tonic 5-6fav (8-6) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, always held, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Kapelad Junior (8-11) at Redcar 6f 2yo sll (6) gf.
Looks Like Slim 33-1 (8-11) Went left start, in rear, ridden halfway, never troubled leaders, 4th of 6, 5l behind Royal Blade (8-4) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul.
Russian Davis (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon hampered, hung left and effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 12l behind Star Promise (8-7) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Jul.
Golden Pippin 50-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 10l behind Tabassum (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (4) gd.
Rebecca Romero 33-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Lucky Rave (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jul.
Proper Littlemadam 9-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 13th of 14, 23l behind Celestial Tryst (8-8) at Doncaster 7f 2yo fll mdn aut (4) gs in Jul.
