raced keenly early, behind and hanging left, ridden after 2f, never dangerous final 2f
slowly into stride, ridden and outpaced final 2f
led narrowly to over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on one pace
in touch, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
towards rear, late headway final furlong, never troubled leaders
Baytown Blaze is one to keep a close eye on in the betting, however Espy has made a decent start to his career and may have been let in lightly on a mark of 71 for his handicap debut. The selection ran arguably his best race to date when third at Brighton on his second start over this trip. The form of that run looks debateable, however he looks the sort to do well this season now encountering handicaps. Baytown Blaze is a course and distance winner, but his recent runs haven't quite been up to scratch, however if the market speaks in his favour then we may see more today. Bosun Breeze doesn't look too well-treated on a mark of 84, however his recent run should have blown away some cobwebs, whilst Miesko hasn't quite lived up to expectations but it may be too early to write him off, and he holds Bosun Breeze on a previous run. Kinout should appreciate a return to the all-weather, whilst Enocdoc and Bertbrand need to step up on recent runs. A tight handicap here where none can be overlooked, however Espy is fancied to take the beating.
Bosun Breese 11-1 (8-13) Led for 1f, pressed leader, led approaching 2f out, soon driven, headed and weakened just inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 6l behind Corrybrough (9-4) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Miesko (USA) 12-1 (9-5) Always rear division stand side, 14th of 16, 14l behind Mey Blossom (9-1) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Kinout (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Led far side group, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Mey Blossom (9-1) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Enodoc 13-2 (9-2) Disputed lead, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 7, 13l behind Storey Hill (8-12) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Baytown Blaze 10-1 (8-11) Keen, led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5l behind Style Award (8-13) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Bertbrand 7-1 (9-4) Disputed 2nd, effort over 1f out, not quicken and faded well inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 3l behind Asian Power (9-0) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Espy 15-8 (9-1) Held up, effort over 1f out, hampered and not clear run inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Restless Genius (9-1) at Brighton 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.