chased leaders over 3f
chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
hanging right throughout, led, pushed along halfway, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon chasing leaders, got through on inside rail well over 1f out, soon every chance until no extra inside final furlong
held up in rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression
reared start, raced wide and never in contention
ridden halfway, always behind
reared start, soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden halfway, headway 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well
in touch, ridden halfway, one pace final 2f
Bahama Mama rates as good value to reverse the Goodwood form with Molcombe Stakes winner Enticing and edges a slender vote of confidence, while Hoh Mike and Elhamri are others that have claims on the best of their efforts but do come here having already faced several arduous tests this season. Elhamri was held by the selection when they met at York last month and will need to work hard if he is to make amends today. Having already won in excess of ¿120,000, the son of Noverre has been a credit to his connections and he can be expected to again give his all. However, as is the case with Hoh Mike (who has not gone on since his second in the Norfolk Stakes) his last couple of starts have created the impression that he may have had enough for the time being. Both are overlooked for win only purposes on this occasion. Enticing was outclassed in the her audacious bid to land the Nunthorpe and is better judged on her previous performances. The daughter of Pivotal is unbeaten in three starts against her own age group and comes here with a major chance of adding to her profile. She does, however, pick up a 3lb penalty for her exploits so far and faces another stiff test. Therefore, it can pay to stick with Bahama Mama - a very useful filly in her own right - as she appears to have the right constitution to raise her game once more. A Group Three success would be just rewards after a series of near misses and this stiff finish may just provide the key to an about turn in the fortunes of Jeremy Noseda's filly.
Alternative 4-1 (9-7) Held up behind leaders, switched left over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Another True Story (9-3) at Goodwood 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Bodes Galaxy (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Flight lead, ridden, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 10l behind Dhanyata (8-11) at Kempton 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) pol in Sept.
Elhamri 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, short of room after 1f, soon outpaced, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 9, 4l behind Wi Dud (9-0) at York 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Enticing (IRE) 11-1 (7-12) Jumped right at start, chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 14, 8l behind Reverence (9-11) at York 5f Grp 1 (1) sft in Aug.
Hoh Mike (IRE) 7-4fav (8-12) Dwelt, mid-division far side, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, 6th of 24, 5l behind Danum Dancer (8-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Sept.
Invincible Force (IRE) (8-11) Prominent, led 1f out, soon headed and no extra, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Iron Lips (8-8) at Chantilly 6f Grp 3 (1) in Sept.
The Old Fella 10-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden halfway, moderate late headway, 5th of 9, 5l behind Dhanyata (8-11) at Kempton 6f 2yo Grp 3 (1) pol in Sept.
Abby Road (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Led, ridden halfway, hung left and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Wi Dud (9-0) at York 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Alzerra (UAE) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, not much room over 1f out, ridden and headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Sept beating Holdin Foldin (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Bahama Mama (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Steady start, held up behind leadersm ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 9l behind Excellent Art (9-1) at Newbury 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Holdin Foldin (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led, ridden halfway, kept on until headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Alzerra (8-12) at Ayr 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Sept.
