tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
made all, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, soon one pace
held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner
chased leaders 5f
held up, ridden 3f out, headway 2f out, soon one pace
Nonrunner
Compton Banker is a quirky character but should be capable of landing a race of this nature, Baker Of Oz and Retirement look the pick of the opposition. Rated in the 70's last summer, the selection has dropped alarmingly down the ratings. However he still has plenty of ability as he showed when third to Welsh Wind in a Lingfield seller in February. He hit form this time last year and this could be a stepping stone to some handicap success. Retirement hails from a yard in top form and this son of Zilzal ran well in a Sandown handicap last time off a mark of 74. He is entitled to go close in this lesser company. Baker Of Oz is not the most trustworthy of creatures but he did win off a mark of 70 last summer and his been in decent enough form this season. Broughton Buzzer has recent winning form so has to given every respect but Compton Banker could be ready to hit form and gets our vote.
Retirement 10-1 (11-4) Behind, effort and hard ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 6l behind Milady's Pride (11-1) at Sandown 1m hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Fraternity 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 17, 15l behind Iskander (9-3) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gf.
Baker of Oz 9-1 (10-4) Led until headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 14, 13l behind Mister Right (10-7) at Bath 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Cryfield 9-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, pushed along in rear, headway 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 15l behind Brave Chief (9-4) at Southwell 7f stk (7) fbs.
Compton Banker (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 10l behind Lord Chamberlain (10-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt clm stk (G4) pol in Mar.
Known Maneuver (USA) 100-1 (8-0) Led, headed after 2f, remained in touch until weakened 4f out, last of 14, well behind Gold Guest (8-4) at Catterick 1m 4f clm (6) gs.
He's A Star 4-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and behind, ridden and switched left 3f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Hidden Chance (8-10) at Salisbury 7f 3yo clm (5) gf.
Broughton Buzzer 33-1 (8-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, driven out final furlong, held on well, won at Chepstow 1m 2f clm (6) gs beating Hawkit (9-10) by a shd, 9 ran.
