tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, driven and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
led, ridden 2f out, ran on, headed post
held up, headway 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f
held up, not clear run 3f out, switched right entering final 2f, ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, not clear entering final 2f, switched right approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead post, readily
in touch in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor
All six have fair claims but the problem horse is Amadeus Wolfe Tone. More than good enough to take this on 2012 form, he's only beaten a total of five horses home in four large-field handicaps this season. Something is clearly amiss and connections reach for first-time blinkers now. Keep an eye on him in the market. Clear Spring landed a Bath handicap in decisive fashion last time and should go well again with Richard Hughes an excellent booking. Titus Gent is likely to get his head in front soon but it's more likely to be on the all-weather and the vote goes to LA FORTUNATA. She showed she'd retained her ability this term when running a cracking race in the ultra-competitive Investec 'Dash' at the Derby meeting, beaten only a length and a half into sixth place by Duke Of Firenze. She's equally effective over a sixth furlong and a repeat of that level here would see her home.
Charlotte Rosina 10-1 (9-9) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Links Drive Lady (9-1) at Goodwood 6f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
La Fortunata 14-1 (8-2) Prominent in centre, ridden and staying on same pace when bumped in closing sages, 6th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Duke Of Firenze (9-0) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Amadeus Wolfe Tone (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 12l behind Whozthecat (9-2) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Titus Gent 8-1 (9-8) Broke smartly, led 1f, tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Out Do (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Clear Spring (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, driven out, won at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fm in Jun beating Mambo Spirit (8-11) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Lunar Deity 8-1 (9-12) Prominent early, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 13l behind Minalisa (9-11) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.