made all, in command inside final 2f, ran on well
chased leaders on outer over 4f
towards rear, making some headway on rails when badly hampered over 1f out, no danger after
behind, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
dwelt, behind, headway 2f out, soon hung left, hampered over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always behind
soon chasing winner, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out (bbv)
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch on inside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway 2f out, soon hung left, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
prominent to halfway, lost action and virtually pulled up final furlong, tailed off
in touch, driven 3f out, weakened 2f out
Withdrawn
Napoletano is taken to land the prize in this handicap with Danawi and Millfield also considered. The selection was a close third behind Drawback at Lingfield last time out and from a good draw here he should take plenty of beating. The booking of Richard Quinn is another plus as he does ride this track very well. Danawi is interesting as he wasn't beaten all that far back in fourth behind Takitwo here last time and a reproduction of that effort should see him competitive. Millfield was slowly away at Lingfield last time and that cost him his chance so he may be capable of better today. However, he looks to have a little to find if he is to get his head in front. Fantasy Defender has a decent draw and he also has the very capable Luke Morris taking 5lbs off his back so he could go well at a price. However, Napoletano showed enough last time to suggest that his turn would not be far away.
Bucharest 20-1 (8-10) Led over 4f, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 16l behind Vibrato (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Dec.
Halfwaytoparadise 25-1 (9-3) Led over 3f, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 14l behind Mon Petite Amour (9-0) at Kempton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Dec.
Three Counties (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 10l behind Atraas (9-1) at Chepstow 1m mdn stk (5) gs in May.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed well over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 5l behind Sedge (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Lady Edge (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened and no chance final 2f, 4th of 7, 5l behind Mamichor (8-13) at Brighton 1m clm (6) frm.
Millfield (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, keen early in rear, strong headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 6th of 14, 2l behind Leonard Charles (9-4) at Lingfield 7f clm (6) pol.
Cree 15-2 (9-2) Close up, effort 2f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong, 13th of 15, 7l behind Vegas Boys (9-4) at Brighton 7f hcap (6) sft in May.
Dado Mush 50-1 (7-11) Slowly into stride and always rear division, 12th of 13, 17l behind Kingsmaite (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in Dec.
Danawi (IRE) 9-2 (7-11) Soon led, keen early, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 1l behind Takitwo (8-12) at Brighton 7f hcap (5) gf.
Napoletano (GER) 5-1fav (8-9) Went right start, with leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Drawback (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcap (6) gf.
Lady Duxyana 7-2 (8-2) Slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 10, 3l behind Fairdonna (8-11) at W'hampton 7f fll hcp (6) pol.
Fantasy Defender (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 12l behind Oakbridge (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
Drury Lane (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Behind, ridden on inside 4f out, never dangerous, 10th of 15, 5l behind Vegas Boys (9-4) at Brighton 7f hcap (6) sft in May.
Sham Ruby 16-1 (9-1) Behind and ridden along, good headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Le Chiffre (9-12) at Brighton 6f sll (6) gf in Apr.
Astorygoeswithit 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Pappas Ruby (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcap (6) fbs in May.
Spoilsport 9-1 (7-13) Held up in rear, ridden on outside 3f out, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 6l behind Vegas Boys (9-4) at Brighton 7f hcap (6) sft in May.