chased leading pair on inside, challenged 2f out, soon led, driven and in command final 120 yards
chased leader, chased winner briefly inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
soon led, edging right and reminder over 2f out, headed entering final 2f, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, outpaced in 5th, headway 2f out, chased winner and edged left over 1f out, no extra final 120 yards
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway to 3rd and no impression when hung left over 1f out
chased leaders on outside, pushed along 3f out, plugged on inside final furlong
Richard Whitaker can make the long trip from North Yorkshire pay dividends in this finale via WOTATOMBOY. The mare had plenty in hand when making all over C&D earlier this month and a 3lb weight rise is unlikely to thwart her today. She should confirm running with Pocket's Pick, but Ace Of Spies' Leicester second suggests he's edging toward a more lenient mark and Bobby's Doll has been largely consistent lately. Bateleur looks on the downgrade, however, and it's unlikely a first-time visor will inspire Luisa Tetrazzini to lose his maiden tag.
Bobby's Doll 14-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Picabo (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Ace of Spies (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Led 1f, chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind We'll Deal Again (9-9) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Pocket's Pick (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Steadied start, held up, wide and effort approaching final furlong, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Wotatomboy (8-9) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Bateleur 6-1 (8-11) Dwelt, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Gooseberry Bush (9-6) at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Luisa Tetrazzini (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) In touch in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 2 1/2l behind Clear Ice (8-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Wotatomboy 9-1 (8-9) Led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, led again inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Do More Business (9-1) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Riflessione 15-2 (9-7) Chased leaders 4f, 10th of 12, 9l behind Minety Lass (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Best One 20-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Gooseberry Bush (9-6) at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.