in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened well over 1f out
led, headed over 7f out, soon ridden, weakened and soon lost place 6f out
always prominent, chased leader over 6f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, joined inside final furlong, driven and held on gamely (course record)
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 4f out, eased final 2f
held up in touch, improved on inner 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaer, led over 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on but outpaced by leading pair from over 1f out
always in rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and lost place over 6f out
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on, never nearer
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, ridden to chase leaders after 2f, ridden along 8f out, driven over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway on outer 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner well over 1f out, joined winner and every chance inside final furlong, just held
always in rear
Tasheba has been running well this season without success but is taken to win this time out at the expense of Ultimate Quest and Maximus Aurelius. The selection managed to win at his last attempt as a two year old last season and has run with credit on all three outing this season also. He ran a personal best when third of thirteen in a Newbury handicap and if able to reproduce that same level of form he ought to go close. Ultimate Quest is trained by Sir Mark Prescott and it goes without saying that his first three runs on the all weather during the winter have all been over an inadequate trip of seven furlongs. Now in a first time handicap and running over a mile further with a rating of just 58 he has to be taken seriously so is one to note in the betting market. As is Maximus Aurelius who has run well on a number of occasions this season and could well be another horse to benefit for the step up in trip. But for the winner we return to Tasheba.
Ben Ami 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, headway approaching final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Never Ending Tale (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in May.
Maximus Aurelius (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Soon led, hung right on bend over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Always Certain (9-4) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Tasheba 7-1 (9-4) Tracked winner, effort 2f out, not quicken and lost 2nd approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Warringah (9-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Hellzapoppin 28-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 7l behind Maori (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf.
Crimson Mitre 14-1 (9-5) Led 1f, soon tracking leader, lost place 3f out, 14th of 15, 48l behind Fairfield Flame (8-2) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd in May.
Seedless 14-1 (7-13) Held up in last trio, pushed along and outpaced 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Eventide (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Novestar (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 4f clm (5) fbs beating Black Falcon (9-4) by 4l, 13 ran.
Funseeker (UAE) 50-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, ridden to lead after 2f, pushed along 4f out, headed inside final 3f, soon beaten, last of 7, 23l behind Celtic Dragon (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Tamrai Dancer 15-2 (8-8) Mid-division, effort 3f out, one pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 12l behind Moment's Notice (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Rivington Pike (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Reared at start, always rear division, 7th of 11, 16l behind Princess Lomi (9-4) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Colorado Springs 11-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never nearer, 9th of 15, 15l behind World Time (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Ultimate Quest (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Always behind, never near leaders, 9th of 14, 11l behind Baron's Court (8-9) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Caffari (GER) 7-1 (8-9) Took keen hold when saddle slipped after 3f and pulled up in race won by Princess Lomi (9-4) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May, 11 ran.
Askar Tau (FR) 14-1 (9-1) Held up, pushed along halfway, no chance final 3f, 10th of 14, 24l behind Blue Spartan (9-1) at Chepstow 1m mdn stk (5) sft in May.
Flash of Fire (USA) 10-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 6l behind World Time (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Silver Waters 8-1 (9-6) Never better than mid-division, ridden and weakened from 2f out, 9th of 13, 20l behind Warringah (9-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
