in rear, ridden halfway, ran towards finish, never nearer
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, ridden halfway, went 3rd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always in rear
The possibility of cut in the ground is an issue for Multahab so a chance is taken with infrequent turf winner BEST ONE whilst Caribbean Coral also comes under consideration. Andy Haynes has his string in good order and his veteran performer has been a regular winner over the years, including at this track and on soft ground, but he hasn't won at the minimum since 2007 and could find that the line comes too soon. Multahab ran second over course and distance last time and remains well enough handicapped after a 2lb rise in the weights but he's done the majority of his racing on a quick surface and serious doubts prevail about his ability to cope if there's some moisture in the racing surface. The selection has won just once on grass but he was in the process of running a fair race over six here last time until getting badly hampered and may be worth another chance as he reverts to the minimum with Chris Catlin back on board and Best One, for once, may be able to live up to his name.
Bobs Dreamflight 10-1 (9-5) Held up in mid-division on rail, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, running on and chasing winner, looked held when hampered on rail well inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Doctor Hilary (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Multahab 10-1 (8-4) Led, came gradually to stand rail from 3f out, driven and kept on well from over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Ajjaadd (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Spic 'n Span 11-2 (9-0) Led, clear halfway, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Bookiesindex Boy (9-0) at Southwell 5f hacp 0-70 (5) fbs in Mar.
Caribbean Coral 16-1 (9-4) Chased leaders ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-1) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Bookiesindex Boy 5-1 (8-11) Held up in 6th and off the pace, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Thoughtsofstardom (9-1) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Best One 15-2 (8-13) Led, hard ridden and hung left from well over 1f out, bumped rival and headed inside final furlong, weakened, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Boldinor (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gf.
Joan's Legacy 50-1 (8-4) Chase leaders on outside, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 7l behind Sweet Pilgrim (8-12) at Chepstow 6f fll hcp (5) gd in May.
Satin Princess (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Went left start, chased leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Boga (8-3) at Chepstow 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.