mid-division, headway on outside over halfway, chased leaders under pressure but hung left
made all, shaken up 2f out, soon clear
keen, always in rear
chased leaders, keen, chased winner from 2f out, no impression
unseated rider at start, bolted to start, chased winner, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in rear, outpaced, some late progress
chased leaders, ridden over 2f, weakened, edged right
Nonrunner
Under My Thumb improved to make all last time and can pay to follow on his nursery bow, with Mujood, Wizby and Aspen Falls expected to give a good account of themselves. The Eoghan O'Neill-John Fretwell partnership has been a big hit this season and Under My Thumb proved yet another success story when scoring at Folkestone 11 days ago. That win came as no surprise after his previous second to subsequent scorer Confidential Lady, and this progressive sort can make the most of the five-pound that he receives from Mujood. The latter was just pushed out to beat More Time at Pontefract a fortnight ago, but the latter let the form down when fancied at Leicester on Thursday. Nevertheless, Mujood is on the upgrade and should be concerned in the finish. Wizby showed a smart turn of foot when scoring at Chepstow last time but meets slightly better rivals this time, while Aspen Falls will have to improve but will appreciate the step up in trip. Brian Meehan puts blinkers on Al Shamara for the first time and any market support for him or indeed Mick Channon's runner Indian Wizard should be noted, but on the evidence so far, Under My Thumb is the one to beat.
Mujood 10-1 (9-5) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, smooth headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf beating More Time (9-7) by a nk, 11 ran.
Under My Thumb (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, just held on, won at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Ahmedy (9-0) by a hd, 10 ran.
Indian Wizard (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, not much room on inside briefly over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 4l behind Charlton (9-0) at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jun.
Aspen Falls (IRE) 5-2 (8-9) In touch, pushed along and switched right halfway, one pace, 5th of 8, 3l behind Welcome Approach (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Al Shamara 8-1 (8-0) Prominent, ridden 3f, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 10, 6l behind Gillipops (8-4) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Woodlands Flower 33-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, losing place when edged right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Gillipops (8-4) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Wizby 7-2fav (8-4) Held up in touch, rapid headway inside final furlong, led close home, won at Chepstow 6f 2yo sll (6) gf in May beating Noble Edge (8-8) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Baytown Lulu 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace when edged right well inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 5l behind Otis B Driftwood (8-11) at W'hampton 5f 2yo sll (6) pol.
Baytown Valentina 50-1 (7-7) Held up in touch, weakening when hampered over 2f out, last of 13, 20l behind Rising Cross (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (3) gs.
