tracked leaders, challenged going well 2f out, led soon after, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, just held on near finish
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and still well there under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
behind, pushed along and headway on outside over 2f out, driven to 3rd over 1f out, never going pace of leading duo inside final furlong
went left start, soon chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened soon after
raced freely, led until over 2f out, soon weakened
raced towards stands rail, chased leaders, went 2nd final furlong, closed and strong challenge near finish as winner hung left, just failed
steadied start, keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
pressed leader, led over 2f out, headed just inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
The booking of Frankie Dettori on SATWA LAIRD is eye-catching and we'll take a chance with Ed Dunlop's runner at the expense of last time out winner Addwaitya and the consistent Southandwest. Close twice off comparable marks last Autumn the pick will have to recover from poor effort last time but with a top jockey booked we can surmise connections are expecting a big run. Addwaitya bounced back to form in a small field event at Folkestone last time. Consistency has never been her forte so we are not convinced he can follow up under a revised burden. Southandwest has blinkers on for the first time and an in-form jock in the plate. While he has been putting it all in during recent starts he still looks a little high in the handicap. Effigy has a nice consistent profile and if putting his best foot forward looks well treated but Frankie should finish with a win on Satwa Laird.
Satwa Laird 9-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, no impression on leaders, 6th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Regeneration (8-8) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Jesse James (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Led until headed 3f out, chased winner until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong, last of 7, 20l behind Mr Hichens (8-12) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Addwaitya 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead entering final 2f, stayed on, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr beating Diamond Twister (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 4 ran.
Roman Glory (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon no progress, last of 15, 11l behind Cloudy Start (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Ogre (USA) 10-3fav (9-1) Raced keenly with leader, lost place over 4f out, switched left to challenge over 2f out, faded over 1f out, last of 10, 15l behind Sand Tiger (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Aroundthebay 40-1 (9-1) Mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 6l behind Sunrise Safari (9-3) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Effigy 4-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furloing, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Mr Hichens (8-12) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Southandwest (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 7l behind Mujood (9-4) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Ocean Transit (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 3l behind Regeneration (8-8) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
