raced keenly in touch, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced when not much room over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right under pressure final furlong, held on towards finish
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong to go 2nd towards finish, not reach winner
held up, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, edged right and beaten over 1f out
Bahamian Duke can complete a hat-trick at the expense of The History Man, Glasshoughton, Rondo and Maison Dieu. Bahamian Duke will be a popular choice here thanks to the fact that he has won his last two races over the course-and-distance. On both occasions, this full-brother to Treasure Cay has made all the running to hold on narrowly, and although he has to shoulder a 6lb penalty, there is more improvement from this lightly-raced individual. The History Man had to overcome traffic problems when short-headed by Gavernie Beau at Leicester and despite topweight should again make his presence felt. Glasshoughton was another that was done no favours when beaten at Ayr but had opened his account at Sandown the time before, and this stiff finish should suit. Rondo looks held on that form, while Maison Dieu needs to improve but ran on well enough when seeing daylight at Redcar last time. They can all play a part, but we take Bahamian Duke to lead from pillar-to-post.
The History Man (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Went left start, hampered, pulled hard, headway to lead halfway, ridden, edged left final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, shd behind Gavarnie Beau (9-10) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Crosby Hall 100-1 (8-1) Stumbled start, always behind, 14th of 18, 13l behind Prince Tamino (8-13) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Rondo 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, outpaced halfway, last of 7, 9l behind Mormeatmic (9-4) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Glasshoughton 11-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace when not much room inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3l behind Mormeatmic (9-4) at Ayr 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Welcome Approach 5-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and headway when carried left over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 7l behind Jakeini (8-9) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Mulligan's Gold (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) In touch, outpaced and edged left over 2f out, no danger after, 5th of 10, 6l behind Jakeini (8-9) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Bahamian Duke 4-1 (8-10) Made virtually all, ridden and edged left over 1f out, held on gamely towards finish, won at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Northern Chorus (9-2) by a hd, 9 ran.
Maison Dieu 10-3 (8-11) In touch, not clear run and switched right 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Our Sheila (9-2) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
