in touch on inner, ridden and weakened from 2f out
raced keenly, led after 2f, pressed and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong
held up in rear, still last 2f out, good headway over 1f out, on outer, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong
took keen hold, led after 1f, to 9f out, tracked leader after, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
in touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, not quicken, stayed on same pace
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly, headed and outpaced well inside final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to take 3rd, not reached leaders
held up and always behind, struggling over 2f out
led 1f, tracked leaders afterwards, effort over 1f out, no extra and weakened quickly inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, no impression over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
in touch on inner, lost place 4f out, weakened well over 2f out
As open a handicap as you're likely to encounter and narrow preference is for Medieval Maiden with Top Seed, Mixing, and Noah Jameel all making it to a lengthy shortlist. A course winner earlier in the season, the selection comes here on the back of a couple of moderate turf runs. Whilst his mark on the all-weather is slightly higher, he still looks to be fairly treated and although no star he should run well. Siena Star didn¿t handle the Bath track when last seen and will appreciate a return to a more level playing field, whilst Top Seed was possibly given too much to do last time at Yarmouth and will be more competitive today given a strong pace and if ridden slightly more positively. Mixing was disappointing when last seen but is rated better than that bare form and can run well here, as could Trysting Grove and Noah Jameel who both run this track well. At a price Sintennis Mac could go well, having been well-supported recently at Newmarket, however it is Medieval Maiden who receives the vote.
Siena Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Prominent, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 9l behind Auntie Mame (8-7) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Still Calm 9-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, 4th of 8, 5l behind Rainbow Zest (8-13) at Carlisle 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Top Seed (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Keen, held up, towards rear, switched right 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Royal Premier (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Nothingtodeclaire 14-1 (9-2) Behind from 6f out, 11th of 13, well behind Pegasus Prince (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f hcap (6) fbs.
Bundle Up 33-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, reached mid-division 3f out, no further progress, 9th of 14, 13l behind Duchess Royale (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Jul.
Medieval Maiden 4-1 (8-9) Keen close up, ridden to chase leader briefly 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind Royal Premier (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Mixing 9-4fav (9-1) Close up on inside, effort under pressure 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 9l behind Tomina (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f app hcp (6) pol.
Trysting Grove (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 13, 13l behind Pegasus Prince (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f hcap (6) fbs.
Sintenis Mac (GER) 9-4fav (10-7) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 11, 15l behind Artreju (10-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f amt hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Barry Island 10-1 (8-9) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Jarvo (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcap (6) gd in May.
Noah Jameel 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 16, 14l behind Top Seed (8-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Autograph Hunter 14-1 (8-7) Steadied start, held up behind, ridden over 2f out, soon struggling, last of 8, 17l behind Take A Mile (8-13) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
Club Captain (USA) 20-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, 14th of 15, well behind Jarvo (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcap (6) gd in May.
Soldier Field 9-1 (9-2) Held up, headway 3f out, effort 2f out no extra final furlong, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Practicallyperfect (9-0) at Newcastle 1m sll (6) gf in May.
