in touch, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, stayed on final furlong, but never going pace to reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
took keen hold, held up, always in rear
held up towards rear, headway on outside from 3f out, driven to chase winner inside final 2f, not quicken inside final furlong, lost 2nd final 75 yards
held up towards rear, short-lived effort on inside 2f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, steady headway on outside over 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 75 yards
led, kicked 3 lengths clear 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, collared final 75 yards
held up in rear, never a factor
in touch, until weakened over 2f out
slowly away, in rear, driven on outer over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
chased leader, hard ridden 2f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened over 1f out
In this handicap, Domenico is given the vote ahead of Palace Walk and Lenwade. Domenico is on a winning mark from last season and looked to be on the way back to form at Windsor last time. As such, he can go well today. Tavalu showed enough in middle distance/staying events last season to be afforded some sort of chance today. Palace Walk was just beaten by Icannshift over course and distance two runs ago from a pound lower mark and is two pounds better off today for that three-quarters-of-a-length. Both can go well, as can the third, Lenwade, who was closing on the front pair at the finish in that contest and has justifiable claims. Bullseye showed some improvement on the all-weather last time, while Agilete put in a never-nearer performance at Warwick last time and might bag some money, although he has yet to win a race, and Native American could be given a chance based on last summer's form. Overall, though, we will give the nod to Domenico.
Tavalu (USA) 5-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, chasing winner straight, weakened close home, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Kayf Aramis (8-4) at Bath 2m 1f hcap (5) sft in Apr.
Palace Walk (FR) 9-1 (8-11) Soon led, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind La Gessa (7-13) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm.
Missie Baileys 4-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, led 7f out, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2l behind Bavarica (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Rose Bien 7-1 (8-8) Mid-division, slightly hampered after 3f, ridden, outpaced 5f out, rallied 1f out, stayed on, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Senor Set (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in May.
Icannshift (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, won at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf beating Palace Walk (9-7) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Coppermalt (USA) 20-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 12l behind Polish Power (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 45-70 (6) pol in Mar.
Lenwade 6-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden 3f out, no impression until ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Icannshift (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 9-2fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Icannshift (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
