chased leader, switched sharply right to race alone on stand rail 3f out, led 2f out, ran on final furlong
held up in rear, effort on inside and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway in centre course over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong
behind, headway in centre over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong
in touch, driven and weakened over 1f out
in touch, driven 2f out, soon weakened
led in centre course, headed 2f out, chased winner until no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
The speedy Tomthevic gets a slender vote of confidence over Talcen Gwyn and Ballybunion, while support for Multahab will also be dangerous to ignore. The last named does face stiff test on these terms though and looks vulnerable in this company. Ballybunion has been an absolute credit to everyone concerned with his racing career, as he seems to pull something out of the fire time and time again. He was badly drawn when down the field behind Multahab last time and it would be harsh to assume he cannot reverse the form with a clear run today. Talcen Gwyn has been knocking on the door lately and deserves a change of fortune. She has to considered as a major player in this company and may be worth a saver the odds are not too restricting. However, Tomthevic has speed to burn when he gets it right from the gates and he rates as a good value option to make every yard if he runs to scratch this afternoon.
Multahab 7-1 (9-8) Soon led, edged right over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, won at Catterick 5f hcap (6) gf beating Estoille (9-7) by 4l, 15 ran.
Turibius 8-1 (9-2) Raced wide, held up, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, last of 7, 8l behind Law Maker (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
Ballybunion (IRE) 11-4fav (9-12) Mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, no impression, 6th of 15, 7l behind Multahab (9-8) at Catterick 5f hcap (6) gf.
Talcen Gwyn (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Heavens Walk (9-11) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Imperium 5-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced centre, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Multahab (8-9) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Jun.
Zimbali 8-1 (9-2) Raced far side, behind, no chance final 2f, 8th of 12, 9l behind Limonia (9-5) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (6) gs.
Pro Tempore 25-1 (8-0) In touch, ridden and weakened halfway, 7th of 8, 10l behind Overwing (9-0) at Bath 5f fll hcp (5) frm.
Tomthevic 8-1 (9-3) Led main group until ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Lady Hopeful (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gs.
Ardkeel Lass (IRE) 15-2 (8-5) Soon outpaced towards rear, no impression, 7th of 10, 9l behind Carcinetto (8-12) at Bath 5f clm (6) frm in Jul.
Royal Supremacy (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened, last of 8, 14l behind Overwing (9-0) at Bath 5f fll hcp (5) frm.