led, headed well over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, ran on
always prominent, led over 1f out, headed post
raced keenly, tracked leader until over 4f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of leaders towards finish
mid-division, ridden and beaten over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, steadied 10f out, improved over 5f out, led well over 1f out, soon headed, unable to quicken and lost 2 places near finish
very awkward start, took keen hold in rear, headway and hung left approaching final furlong, kept on but not pace to trouble leaders
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
dropped out start, always in rear
held up in rear, not clear run on inside over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never close enough to challenge
headway 10f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, always behind
mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead post
Nonrunner
A wide open finale, with NEW ENGLAND carrying our support, in preference to Thorny Mandate and Gamesters Lady. Mark Brisbourne is the most likely trainer to win this seeing as he saddles four of the runners, and New England looks the pick of the quartet. He likes to lead which can be an advantage here, and ran a sound race when runner up in a similar contest last time out at Newbury with Serena Brotherton on board then too. He's got plenty in hand with the top weighted Inspector Clouseau. Thorny Mandate isn't too far behind in terms of official ratings, and is one of only two course and distance winners in the field, the other being Prelude. Indeed, they're the last two winners of this race. Gamesters Lady has been more effective on the all-weather and was behind New England last time out. Nawamees ran at Southwell on Sunday, finishing outside the frame on a very sloppy track; Isabel Tompsett sprung to prominence earlier this month with a double at Newton Abbot, but this is her first race as a flat jockey. Support for any should be noted, particularly amongst the Brisbourne runners, but we'll side with New England.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 12l behind Sirvino (9-8) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
They All Laughed 33-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, never a factor, last of 12, 43l behind Clear Reef (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in May.
Prelude 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place over 7f out, struggling and behind final 3f, last of 11, 38l behind Blimey O'Riley (9-7) at Chester 1m 5f hcap (4) gf in Sep.
Piper's Song (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 12l behind Caoba (9-1) at Nottingham 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Inspirina (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Tracked leader until 3f out, ridden and soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 8, 33l behind Garrulous (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m 5f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
New England 5-1 (9-7) Prominent and pulled hard early, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Norman The Great (10-2) at Newbury 1m 2f (5) gf in May.
Monaadi (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 16l behind Gifted Leader (9-4) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Gamesters Lady 33-1 (9-7) Switched left start, prominent, ridden 3f out, stayed on to go 2nd final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Norman The Great (10-2) at Newbury 1m 2f (5) gf in May.
Thorny Mandate 11-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway from 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, went 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Murcar (8-13) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Penang Cinta 3-1fav (9-12) Prominent, chased leader over 6f out, effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 11, 6l behind Grand Art (10-1) at Newmarket 1m 4f (5) gf in May.
Kirstys Lad 25-1 (9-5) Held up, headway over 2f out, no much room over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 12, shd behind General Tufto (10-5) at Beverley 1m 2f (5) gd in May.
Toshi (USA) 9-4 (8-5) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 18l behind Sarwin (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Nawamees (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 4f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 9, 25l behind Realism (9-4) at Southwell 1m 4f clm stks (5) fbs.
