tracked leaders, dropped to last over 6f out, outpaced final 3f
led, driven along from 3f out, headed and not quicken entering final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, driven from 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on
Nonrunner
Bachnagrain receives the nomination in a trappy affair with Beau Sancy and Grand Symphony appearing the major dangers. Bachnagrain has ran well previously at Bath and that experience should hold him in good stead. Roger Charlton has sent out a number of recent winners and a bold show can be anticipated with Jamie Spencer booked. Beau Sancy won a small-field event at Folkestone. That represented improved from by the ex-plater but the time was very slow. Grand Symphony ran a fair race at Thirsk on a similar surface and shouldn't be too far away from picking up an event in the not too distant future. Tinnarinka is watched in the market while Lapina has first time blinkers following a recent flop at Nottingham. Bachnagrain is in form and having showed an aptitude for this esoteric track, he has to be rated as the percentage call.
Beau Sancy 10-1 (8-8) Close up, ridden over 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on, won at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr beating Postsprofit (8-12) by 1/2l, 4 ran.
Bachnagairn 15-8jt-fav (9-3) In touch headway to chase leaders 2f out ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Fongs Gazelle (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Apr.
Grand Symphony 6-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Musical Beat (9-1) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Lapina (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Always behind, 15th of 16, 16l behind Graceful Steps (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Tinnarinka 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 8l behind Mythical Kid (9-3) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
