went badly left leaving stalls, led on inside, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up in touch, pushed along halfway, made some headway final 1f
chased leaders, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, not quicken inside final furlong
rearing stalls, good speed from wide draw and soon pressing leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final 1f
dwelt and always outpaced
rearing stalls, behind, headway on outside 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
held up, good headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, headed towards finish
Nonrunner
MYTHICAL BLUE is the selection in the nightcap with Mazzola and Night Affair also making our shortlist. Put simply, Milton Bradley's gelding seems to appreciate the intricacies of the Bath course and a 6lb penalty for a recent success might not be enough to stop him adding to his tally. Mazzola has performed creditably in recent weeks without getting the head infront. The handicapper's demotion down the ratings to a mark of 70 could prove a help in turning over that unfortunate statistic. Night Affair makes her first foray onto the turf. She does not appear to be altogether straight forward but there is little doubt that she possesses plenty of speed. Speak The Truth and Riflessionne dead heated here in April. Neither have been able to land a prize since. Leftontheshelf has proved hard to win with over six and seven furlongs so connections have elected to drop down to the minimum. Comments that equally apply to Battle. Rae Guest has a 29% strike rate with his runners at Bath over the last five years so any positivity in the market with relation to Corton Charlemagne should not be overlooked. Mythical Blue is recommended at a place where he goes best.
Evelyn May (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, switched left, no real headway after, 8th of 12, 5l behind Olynard (9-4) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Riflessione 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders in 4th, driven along over 1f out, kept on for modest 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Comadoir (9-5) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Battle 6-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and effort 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Gilt Edge Girl (9-5) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Mythical Blue (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Made all, stayed on well, won at Bath 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Avrilo (8-2) by 4l, 9 ran.
Mazzola 3-1 (9-6) Reared start, held up, raced keenly, not clear run over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not troubled winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Rocket Rob (9-1) at Epsom Downs 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Speak The Truth (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 6l behind Spring Green (9-7) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Avrilo 8-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon chasing winner, no impression, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Mythical Blue (8-13) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Night Affair 5-1 (9-6) With winner, challenged 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Spring Green (9-7) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Leftontheshelf (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Chased leader to halfway, driven along over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 8l behind Highland Harvest (9-9) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Corton Charlemagne (IRE) 10-3fav (8-13) Always prominent, led after 2f, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Bold Ring (8-6) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fm in May.
