tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on until headed well inside final furlong, not pace of winner
prominent, ridden 3f out, no impression on leaders from 2f out
behind, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, soon one pace
in touch on inner, chased leaders over 1f out, switched right and effort entering final furlong, kept on, no extra towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, headway on outer over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, pushed out
always in rear and struggling over 2f out
in touch until lost touch over 2f out, soon behind
led until ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
started slowly, held up in rear, modest late headway over 1f out, never dangerous
held up behind, some headway over 2f out, never nearer
reared in stalls and lost ground start, behind, some headway from 2f out, never dangerous
took keen hold behind, ridden along 3f out, weakened 2f out
This is a smashing handicap with Zamboozle selected ahead of Tabadul and Glad Big. The selection has probably threatened more than he has delivered so far but, that said, his form does lot read too badly. Furthermore, a drop in trip might provide the answer today from his last few runs and he can go well with his stable among the winners this week. Tabadul won so well here two runs ago that it might pay to forgive his Newmarket disappointment last time. Young Mick has been running well all year and even though he has been raised in the weights, can't be ruled out. Glad Big has also been running well, including here, and a step up in trip might bring about more improvement. Great Plains is lightly raced and improving, while Obrigado remains reasonably weighted, although Nice Tune is seven pounds better off for five lengths based on course and distance form with him. The Barney Curley-trained El Tiger cannot be ruled out in first-time cheekpieces, while Walter Swinburn's stable seems to be hitting form, and he fields Fairmile. Lord Mayor and King's Thought hold claims based on 2004 and 2005 Turf form, respectively, although more-recent efforts have not been so good. Atlantic Quest is just a pound higher than for his February Wolverhampton win but has not won over as far as today's trip, while Barry Island is well-weighted on his best from, but has won only once in two years. In any case, we prefer the claims of his stablemate, Zamboozle, who gets our vote.
Young Mick 10-1 (8-9) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and edged right to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, short of room near finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Wild Savannah (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Obrigado (USA) 8-1 (8-6) Settled in rear, good headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 16, 2l behind Kandidate (9-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Nice Tune 7-1 (8-4) In touch, ridden 2f out, chased winner, edged left 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Divine Gift (8-11) at Chester 1m 2f hcap (2) gf in May.
El Tiger (GER) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, weakened over 3f out, eased over 2f out and pulled up in race won by Millville (9-4) at York 1m 4f hcap (3) gs in May, 16 ran.
King's Thought 16-1 (8-13) Led, headed 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 12, 25l behind Fortunate Isle (8-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Apr.
Atlantic Quest (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 5l behind Lizarazu (8-0) at Warwick 7f hcap (4) gf in May.
Glad Big (GER) 9-1 (9-2) Squeezed out start, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 13, 9l behind Spectait (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in May.
Zamboozle (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, steadied in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 15, 6l behind Top Seed (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
