chased leader, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, edging left when headed line
towards rear, headway to go in touch over 1f out, weakened final furlong
soon led, headed 3f out, faded final furlong
in touch, outpaced 3f out, headway over 1f out, led line, all out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, chased winner inside final furlong, faded
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, brief effort, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden and weakened halfway
towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on
slowly into stride, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
behind from halfway
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, ridden over 3f out, switched right and headway over 2f out, nearest at finish
Diamond Josh, Mirasol Princess and Snow Wolf are the ones for the shortlist and a tentative vote is given to Diamond Josh. Diamond Josh is no worldbeater by any stretch of the imagination but front runners can be favoured at Bath and as he has proven that he stays six furlongs, there is every chance that he can handle the rigours of the Bath terrain. Mirasol Princess managed to put behind a two year losing streak to score at Lingfield Park. The useful James Millman will take 7lb off although this is a competitive affair on a track that is far from flat. Snow Wolf is dropped in class after a record that has seen just one victory from 34 starts. Chantelle's Dream won a weak race on the all-weather and has more to do here while Ballybunion is well in on BHB figures although his form leaves a lot to be desired. He's A Rocket looks best of the rest. With stakes at minimum levels, our preference is for Diamond Josh.
Chantelle's Dream 14-1 (9-5) Switched left start, held up, ridden and some headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Millfields Dreams (9-0) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Mirasol Princess 14-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on strongly to lead post, won at Lingfield 6f clm (6) gf beating Million Percent (9-10) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ballybunion (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, raced wide and never on terms, 10th of 11, 3l behind Imperium (9-3) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Diamond Josh 7-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 17, 4l behind Beau Marche (8-12) at Leicester 6f sll (5) gf.
He's A Rocket (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) In touch far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 13, 5l behind Boanerges (10-0) at Hamilton 5f hcap (6) gf.
Snow Wolf 11-2 (9-13) In touch, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace final 2f, 7th of 11, 2l behind Imperium (9-3) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Von Wessex 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 12, 4l behind Mirasol Princess (9-1) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) gf.
Madrasee 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort entering final furlong, unable to quicken, 5th of 12, 3l behind Mirasol Princess (9-1) at Lingfield 6f clm (6) gf.
