chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd inside final furlong, unable to trouble winner
soon pressing leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, struggling 3f out, switched right well over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway inside final 2f, never nearer
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 4 out, behind final 3f
mid-division, headway 3f out, edged right over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, edged right approaching final furlong, stayed on
soon led, headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-divsion, took keen hold, effort 4f out, weakened well over 1f out
very awkward as stalls opened, very slowly away, always behind, tailed off
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, effort and hung left 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
BAJAN PRIDE can land the closing contest ahead of Whipma Whopma Gate, with Four Kicks and Alfredtheordinary others to consider in a tight race. Our selection should benefit for dropping down in distance having made smooth headway last time only to be outstayed late on. Richard Fahey's string remain in rude health and this son of Selkirk has won over today's distance, whilst pilot Marzena Jeziorek has ridden winners and was on board last time, so there are few concerns in terms of her ability to get the job done. We'd have liked our selection to have landed a better draw but he appears to be tactically versatile and looks progressive enough to get the vote. Whipma Whopma Gate landed a touch on Monday when winning stylishly at Warwick. Conditions that day were pretty testing so any rain will do her chances no harm and jockey Richard Evans has more experience than many here. Under a penalty she has to be considered along with Four Kicks who was just denied at Brighton last time. Stan Moore's filly is less exposed than most of these having had just nine starts and this step back up to a mile could well open the door to further progress. Alfredtheordinary completes the shortlist with his consistency counting for plenty in a race like this. It has to be said he's a maiden on turf after 15 starts but he's placed a couple of times and should pick up a small race at some point. Portrush Storm hasn't been harshly punished for a win last time but a mile is this mare's minimum and we prefer the claims of Bajan Pride.
Whipma Whopma Gate (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, switched sharply right over 1f out, soon driven, led just inside final furlong, hung left under pressure, ran on well, won at Warwick 1m app hcp 0-60 (6) sft beating Grey Boy (8-4) by 4l, 11 ran.
Bajan Pride 5-1 (9-0) In touch, headway 2f out, tracked leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, headed post, 2nd of 14, hd behind Shekan Star (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Some Time Good (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Slowly away, hampered start, took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 6l behind Primo Dilettante (8-11) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May '09.
Alfredtheordinary 5-1 (9-4) Behind, short-lived effort on outside over 1f out, 8th of 14, 9l behind Binnion Bay (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Special Cuvee 13-2 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 13, 18l behind Pendragon (9-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
Royal Acclamation (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Held up, headway when not clear run from over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 5l behind Lopinot (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Heart of Dubai (USA) 50-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 22l behind Waahej (8-9) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Four Kicks (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed final stride, 2nd of 14, nk behind Yourgolftravel Com (8-12) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in Apr.
One Scoop Or Two 12-1 (9-0) Led 4f, not much room just over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 12l behind Ede's Dot Com (8-9) at Kempton 7f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Portrush Storm 40-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr beating Major Promise (8-9) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Le Petit Vigier 25-1 (8-8) Reared leaving stalls, always behind, driven and struggling over 3f out, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Shekan Star (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Wotatomboy 33-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, short of room 2f out, ridden and kept on entering final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 11, 6l behind Just Jimmy (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.
Whispering Spirit (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and effort on outside over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 13l behind Sir George (9-5) at Catterick 7f clm stks (6) gs in Apr.
D'Artagnans Dream 7-2fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, rapid headway on wide outside and went promenant after 2f, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 11, 17l behind Saute (8-12) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Aggbag 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Quiet Mountain (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Polish World (USA) 25-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, chased winner until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Quiet Mountain (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Kathleen Kennet 16-1 (9-2) Led, ridden headed 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 15, 13l behind The Shuffler (8-7) at Brighton 1m stks 0-55 (6) gf in Apr.
