tracked leaders, ridden to dispute lead 3f out, no headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led narrowly 3f out, headed over 2f out, hard ridden and regained lead inside final furlong, all out
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, hard pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, just outpaced final 100 yards
mid-division, ridden and lost place 4f out and behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
always behind, struggling over 2f out
held up rear, ridden 4f out, never on terms
led until headed 3f out, kept on until weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, weakened 1f out
behind and ridden along, good headway over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, not reach leaders
behind, ridden 3f out, some late headway over 1f out, never nearer
carried right start, behind, ridden halfway, kept on from over 1f out but never nearer
went right start, in touch to halfway, soon ridden and hung left, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace
Blackheath must surely come good soon and is fancied to do so today at the main expense of Dotty's Daughter and Giovanni D'Oro. Dandy Nicholls' game old sprinter is better on the turf and now returned to grass, he can get his game head back in front in what looks a weak race. Dotty's Daughter has put in two below-par efforts at Southwell lately and is arguably better over the minimum trip. She has place claims now returned to turf, as does Giovanni D'Oro whose ludicrously high price tag looks a real duff deal. He showed more when upped in trip last time out so this drop back in distance may not suit. Le Chiffre is consistent and has place claims, however this weak contest can go to Blackheath.
Blushing Russian (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, wide straight well over 1f out, plenty to do, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 5l behind Borzoi Maestro (9-10) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, led over 1f, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5l behind Magic Amour (8-2) at W'hampton 6f clm (6) pol in Mar.
Blackheath (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up behind, headway 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to take 2nd near finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Borzoi Maestro (9-10) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol.
Lucky Tern 50-1 (9-4) Raced wide of main group, chased leaders, hung right over 2f out, soon weakened and eased, 8th of 9, 43l behind Thabaat (8-11) at Folkestone 7f mdn stk (5) gd.
Ten Prophets (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Raced wide, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 9l behind Greenwood (9-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Sham Ruby 8-1 (9-3) With leader over 4f out until 2f out, ridden and weakened 1f out, 8th of 11, 5l behind Blue Knight (9-8) at Lingfield 6f sll (6) pol.
Giovanni d'Oro (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 2f out to go in touch, not reach leaders, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Solidgoldesyaction (8-7) at W'hampton 7f 3yo sll (6) pol.
Dotty's Daughter 11-2 (8-1) In rear, ridden 4f out, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 12l behind Lovers Kiss (8-2) at Southwell 6f 2yo clm (6) fbs in Nov.
