chased leader over 6f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, ran on
pulled hard, held up in rear, ridden, headway 2f out, kept on one pace
held up in touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, pushed along over 3f out, ridden, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
held up in rear, ridden, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader until over 6f out, remained close up, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
keen, always in rear
always in rear
Bandama can keep up Amanda Perrett's recent run at the expense of Sharplaw Autumn, Baizically and Auction Room, with Brave Fight worth noting. Most of Amanda Perrett's team have been firing of late, including Bandama who fully justified favouritism at Newbury last month, beating King Of Argos in the manner of one who will pay to follow in handicaps at least this summer. He is saddled with joint topweight here but this progressive colt can pay to follow over trips of 10 furlongs and above, thanks to the influence of his dam who is a half-sister to the Irish Oaks winner Winona. Sharplaw Autumn duly made a successful return when odds-on at Beverley in April, and although at one time holding an Oaks entry, she is another that can be supported in handicap company. Baizically looked potentially smart when destroying his field at Hamilton but has a bit to prove off 85. Auction Room was outclassed in the Cheshire Oaks so has to be respected back in this grade, while Brave Fight now qualifies for handicaps and is worth noting as the season goes on, but Bandama is the pick of the bunch today.
Bandama (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Took keen hold, held up in touch, headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May beating King of Argos (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Baizically (IRE) 10-11fav (8-10) Towards rear, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, led entering final furlong, drew clear, won at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gf in May beating Zaharath Al Bustan (8-6) by 5l, 8 ran.
Quince (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on finaly furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Lake Poet (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gs in May.
Auction Room (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Time On (8-12) at Chester 1m 3f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in May.
Sharplaw Autumn (USA) 4-7fav (8-6) Held up, headway 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Apr beating Madaares (8-11) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Brave Fight 6-4fav (9-0) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Salt Man (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Grey Paint (USA) 20-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 14l behind Bin Rahy (8-10) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Regal Connection (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 25l behind Swan Queen (8-13) at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
