steadied in rear, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, eased final furlong
with leader, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, staying on same pace when hampered inside final furlong
tracked leaders, hard driven and every chance over 1f out, hung right under pressure inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead inside final furlong, all out
stumbled and hampered start, soon tracking leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased
led, raced keenly, hard ridden from over 2f out, soon strongly challenged, headed inside final furlong, faded close home
dwelt, mid-division, chased leaders halfway, effort approaching final furlong, weakened closing stages
held up in mid-division, hard driven and headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well under pressure, never reached winner
slowly into stride, mid-division, jumped path after 1f, hard driven halfway, soon beaten, eased
Nonrunner
YOUNG SIMON is the call in this competitive handicap with Barlaman and Lady Willa respected as players. George Margarson is not adverse to sending out winners at this track and while Young Simon has yet to get his head infront, he has run with credit at this course previously and his recent Yarmouth effort can be safely overlooked as he met trouble in running at a vital stage. Barlaman is probably worth another try over seven furlongs but the tonguestrap doesn't really seem to have made much difference to his fortunes. Lady Willa represents unfashionable connections though her latest run did at least show some level of ability. Interakt landed a gamble over course and distance though this did not escape the attentions of the handicapper. Ramamara is a typically hardy individual from the David Evans camp but she looks thoroughly exposed these days. King's Approach should have won more races than he has but has been a notably weak finisher at the business end of matters. Young Simon is our recommendation.
Ramamara (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on rail, hard ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Decency (8-10) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Gypsy Boy (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Always behind, never a factor, 7th of 11, 19l behind Hear The Roar (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Interakt 12-1 (9-2) Went left start, led at steady pace, brought field to stand's rail in straight, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 15l behind Warning Song (9-6) at Newbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Barlaman (USA) 11-2 (9-2) Held up towards rear on inside, headway on inside over 2f out, never reached leaders, 6th and no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind Honest Broker (9-2) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
James Barrymore 40-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 16, 10l behind Red Scintilla (9-3) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
King's Approach (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, last of 4, 7l behind Grand Zafeen (9-0) at Bath 6f 3yo stk 0-70 (5) fm.
Mini Max 3-1fav (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, soon every chance, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Princess Lexi (8-9) at Brighton 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Chinese Democracy (USA) 15-2 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, effort over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 7l behind Raleigh Quay (9-8) at Musselburgh 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Paphos 25-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, wide and weakened over 2f out, 15th of 16, 21l behind Red Scintilla (9-3) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Young Simon 9-1 (9-0) Always in rear, ridden halfway, 9th of 11, 19l behind Volatilis (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo stk 0-65 (6) gd.
Lady Willa (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Kingsdine (9-4) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
