held up towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, plugged on on stands rail from over 1f out, never in contention
held up in rear, driven along over 2f out, some headway final furlong, never in contention
raced in mid-division, headway in centre and stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, never going pace to reach leaders
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, driven to dispute lead inside final furlong, no extra and held close home
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven to chase leader over 1f out, narrrow lead inside final furlong, on top close home
dwelt and hampered leaving stalls, rapid headway to lead after 2f, driven along on stands side rail over 3f out, hung left over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
led for 2f, prominent until weakened over 2f out
took keen hold early, chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, driven and weakened over 1f out
always in rear
It's hard to get away from MINIKIN who was so impressive on her handicap bow at Folkestone. She has softer ground to contend with and there's always the concern that she may not appreciate a quick return to the track but she is officially 2lbs well-in and can be expected to hold her own from higher marks in the future. Raktiman is also ahead of the handicapper but doesn't look one to trust implicitly and Sula Two and Killusty Fancy appeal as bigger threats as they have improved since being stepped up in trip and the latter handles cut in the ground. Septemberintherain, Chicane and Elvira Madigan are in danger of becoming disappointing but aren't ignored and neither are Lady Christie or Groove Master who may improve for encountering a softer surface.
Minikin (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Led after 1f, soon steadied the pace, quickened 2f out, challenged approaching final furlong, stayed on well, won at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Isobar (9-12) by 2l, 8 ran.
Septemberintherain 10-1 (9-1) Started slowly, soon pushed along to go prominent, led 8f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 3f out, 7th of 8, 19l behind High On A Hill (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Elvira Madigan 9-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 23l behind Wild Rose (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Killusty Fancy (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Chased clear leader, closed over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, hung right just over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Sidney Melbourne (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Raktiman (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Took keen hold, led at steady pace until headed inside final mile, chased clear leader, closed over 2f out, led just inside final 2f, ridden and joined over 1f out, stayed on to assert final 100 yards, won at Bath 1m 4f 3yo app hcp 0-75 (5) fm beating The Starboard Bow (9-5) by nk, 4 ran.
Sula Two 16-1 (8-8) Dwelt, held up in last, ridden over 4f out, soon taken outside, stayed on from over 1f out, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 11, 7l behind Aktia (9-8) at Salisbury 1m 4f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Chicane 7-2 (9-6) Led, headed 8f out, tracked leader, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 4l behind Kathleen Frances (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Groove Master 33-1 (9-6) Keen in rear, ridden and weakened 4f out, 6th of 8, well behind Dubara Reef (9-7) at Nottingham 2m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Carnival Time (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 16l behind Pennfield Pirate (8-11) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-55 (6) gs.
Lady Christie 22-1 (8-2) In rear, never a factor, 4th of 5, 22l behind Rockweiller (8-10) at Ffos Las 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
