in touch, led over 6f out, at steady pace, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra final furlong
track leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never a factor
held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
held up, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
led, headed over 6f out, remained in touch, ridden to regain lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, driven out
Amanda Perrett could have found an opening closer to home for Porthcawl this week, so the hint is taken with the four-year-old. She can confirm her superiority over Goodbye Mr Bond on these terms. Our Teddy has the ability locked away somewhere to win at this level and is also thrown into the mix for anyone considering combination plays for the forecast. The recent switch to Paul Blockley looks to have revitalised his interest for the game a little and he could be good value to factor in back at his best trip. Goodbye Mr Bond paid the price for a profitable spell last summer and has struggled in handicaps of late. However, he does act on firm ground and is in fair form at present. Still, Porthcawl is far less exposed than the rest of her rivals and, as she shaped up well at Kempton on her reappearance, she is fancied to make the long journey up from West Sussex worthwhile tonight.
Bourgainville 12-1 (7-12) Raced wide in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 18th of 20, 19l behind Kew Green (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Mar.
Dark Charm (FR) 14-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, 14l behind King Harson (9-8) at Thirsk 7f hcp (4) gs in Apr.
Finished Article (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, held up behind, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 19, 8l behind Spring Jim (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (3) gs.
Goodbye Mr Bond 12-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 20, 4l behind San Antonio (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) gd.
Minority Report 4-1fav (9-12) Held up and always towards rear, 12th of 15, 21l behind Tender Falcon (9-8) at Bath 1m 4f ldy hcp 0-90 (C) gf in Aug.
Our Teddy (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Spring Jim (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (3) gs.
Porthcawl 8-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd final 75 yards, 3rd of 20, 1 1/2l behind San Antonio (9-3) at Kempton 1m hcp (4) gd.
