chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon edged right, headed and no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, soon detached, never a factor
prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression
held up and patiently ridden, headway over 2f out, soon chasing winner, pushed out to lead close home
behind, headway on outside over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway when short of room over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders early, lost place halfway, soon behind
mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
led until over 2f out, faded
always behind
in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The London Gang gets the vote in another tough handicap with Five Two and Patavium Prince the most likely dangers. The selection hinted at a return to form when finishing second behind Franksalot at Windsor in a claimer last time. He is no good thing back in handicap company but he has been running creditably in this grade and he looks to have decent claims. Five Two is making his handicap debut and he has shown ability in his three starts to date. However, he seemed to lack a change of gear when finishing second behind La Matanza at Redcar last time and he may again have to settle for a minor role. Patavium Prince won well last time when beating Acrulinge, who could give the form a boost in the 3.00 race here today. However, all his best form is over 6f and for that reason we will taken him on. Laqataat is from a leading yard and is another to consider, but for the winner we will stick with The London Gang.
Kings Heir (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Led, headed 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 16l behind Bin Rahy (8-10) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Five Two 11-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden, every chance over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind La Matanza (8-9) at Redcar 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) frm in May.
Laqataat (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leader until weakened quickly over 2f out, 14th of 16, 15l behind Red Evie (9-3) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp (4) sft in May.
Corrib (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 11, 37l behind Bin Rahy (8-10) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Mystic Roll 20-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon faded, 14th of 16, 26l behind Plum Pudding (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Drawback (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Started slowly, towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Fangorn Forest (8-6) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Pushed along towards rear, ridden 3f out, switched left 2f out, ran on well to lead final 100 yards, pushed out, won at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May beating Arculinge (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Neardown Beauty (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Raced far side, slowly into stride and held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 19, 3/4l behind Inaminute (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Sigismundus (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 13l behind Days of My Life (8-7) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
The London Gang 5-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, headway to go 2nd and hung left inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Franksalot (9-12) at Windsor 6f clm (5) gs in May.
Squadron Leader (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Raced far side, mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sunderland Echo (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Simpsons Ross (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Damika (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Desert Dust 20-1 (9-2) Slowly away, behind, pushed along, never dangerous, 16th of 17, 36l behind Queen Jean (8-12) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Musical Chimes 28-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Shes Minnie (8-12) at Kempton 6f mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Goodbye Girl (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Grand Palace (8-9) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
