tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, went narrowly 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner and weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, late headway from over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
towards rear, not clear run on inside rail from over 2f out, ridden and not quicken never nearer
prominent, ridden over 2f out, no impression and weakened quickly over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway, soon weakened
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not trouble winner
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken and weakened rapidly over 1f out
never better than mid-division, weakened over 1f out
led after 2f, ridden and headed just over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, no impression when hampered just inside final furlong
led 2f, tracked leader afterwards, led going well just over 2f out, soon in command, ridden out
behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
in touch on outer to 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
held up in rear, headway from 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
Mescalera is the pick in this tricky affair, Inescapable and Tamora could be the main threats. The selection showed plenty of ability last season and looked on the way back last time when chasing home today's rival Inescapable at Wolverhampton. She only went down by a neck and is six pounds better off so she should be capable of reversing the running. Tamora is from a yard in decent form and was rated in the mid sixties not too long ago. She put in a much improved effort last time behind Bob Baileys and a repeat of that effort should see her in the shake up. Gaudalpin does at least have winning form and could prove best of the remainder, but in a race where bets should be kept small, Mescalera gets the decision.
Inescapable (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol beating Mescalera (8-11) by a nk, 12 ran.
Barachois Gaudy 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 11, 5l behind My Obsession (9-10) at Folkestone 7f mdn stk (5) sft in Mar.
Gaudalpin (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Keen, always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, one pace, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Auentraum (9-6) at Kempton 7f banded stk (7) pol in Apr.
Mescalera (GER) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, nk behind Inescapable (8-11) at W'hampton 7f banded stk (7) pol.
Orpen Quest (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Held up, never dangerous, 6th of 13, 13l behind Beauchamp Star (9-5) at Southwell 1m 3f banded stk (7) fbs in Jan.
Spanish Music 4-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden when headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Jahia (8-8) at W'hampton 6f banded stk (7) pol.
Tamora 5-1fav (8-12) Led, hung right soon after start, ridden over 2f out, headed and edged right over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Bob Baileys (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Apr.
Veneer (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, led briefly 3f out, soon headed, stayed on same pace and lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Shrine Mountain (9-10) at Southwell 1m sll (6) fbs.
