held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway, soon beaten
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden and edged left 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, stayed on same pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
dwelt, held up in rear, carried left to outside 3f out, headway over 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, pushed out
tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden and edged left over 2f out, edged right well over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong
reluctant to race and slowly away, behind, ridden 3f out, never on terms
held up towards rear, switched left 3f out, not clear run 2f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
led 4f, weakened over 2f out
We open with an Amateur riders handicap and we are taking a chance at a bit of value by giving the vote to RANDAMA BAY ahead of last time out winners Sir Ike and Gallego. The selection is finally back down to the mark he last carried to victory after struggling under heavier burdens since that success. He's done most of his campaigning on the all-weather tracks but he's just as effective on turf and as long as he brings his 'A' game he should run a big race. Sir Ike only just got home last time when looking all out for the victory. His six pound mark rise has been cut in half that's to his pilots claim so he should be able to mount a challenge again. Gallego is a bit of a course specialist having scored in each of his three visits. The latest came in a similar race last time and he is still weighted well. Dudley Docker, and Justcallmehandsome should enter calculations after recent signs of form but it could be that Randama Bay is now ready to win again.
Randama Bay (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Behind most of way, 9th of 14, 7l behind Gold Express (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Sir Ike (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Carried and went left start, tracked leaders, led well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed throughout final furlong, just prevailed, won at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Chatanoogachoochoo (9-7) by hd, 12 ran.
Dudley Docker (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Slowly away, behind, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Tanforan (11-0) at Warwick 1m am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf in Jun.
Justcallmehandsome 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind West End Lad (9-9) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Akram (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Mid-division, soon driven along, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 9l behind Sands of Barra (9-4) at Chester 1m hcap (6) gs in Aug '07.
Gallego 15-2 (10-12) Slowly away, behind, struggling halfway, weaved way through field from 2f out, strong run to lead near finish, won at Salisbury 7f am hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun beating Towy Boy (10-7) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Mr Udagawa 4-1fav (9-3) In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 17, 22l behind Global (9-6) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, 15l behind Gold Express (9-9) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Annes Rocket (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Started very slowly, pulled hard, soon well detached and stayed there, 8th of 10, 15l behind Lady Florence (9-3) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Russian Angel 20-1 (8-9) Hampered start, held up, headway 2f out, chasing leading pair when switching left 1f out, no impression, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Sir Ike (9-8) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
A One (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Led, headed and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 6l behind Havanavich (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Wicksy Creek 50-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 15, 12l behind Highland Warrior (11-7) at Doncaster 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
