led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon hung left and weakened
towards rear, ridden and some headway approaching final furlong, never nearer
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders over 5f
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
went left start, with leaders, led 2f out, soon headed, ridden, rallied and ran on to lead post
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on towards finish
held up, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, headway to lead well over 1f out, soon ridden, 2 lengths clear entering final furlong, caught post
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, not troubled leaders
chased leaders over 5f
went right start, with leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in rear, ridden 2f out, ran on not reached leaders
hampered start, chased leaders, ridden and kept on same pace from over 1f out
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Marmooq rates the token pick in the finale with Mugeba and Drawback cited as the possible alternatives. Marmooq ran a fair race on his debut for Michael Attwater and while that was in selling grade, this race is little better than that. On that line of form, he could reverse form with Drawback although it is worth noting that Ron Harris' yard are running well at present. Mugeba is ordinary but does at least try her best despite her obvious lack of ability. Napoletano has shown better for further but Simon Dow managed to glean a winner from another frustrating sort last week and success here would not be a complete surprise. Burford Lass was far from disgraced on her first attempt over seven furlongs and is worth another chance. Piccostar is often backed but seldom delivers while Beneking appears best of the rest. Not a memorable close to proceedings on paper and Marmooq is the recommendation to the most minimal of stakes.
Burford Lass (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Prominent, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Nikki Bea (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcap (6) pol in May.
Mugeba 9-2 (8-6) Held up, never troubled leaders, 6th of 8, 9l behind High Ambition (9-2) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (5) gd in May.
Marmooq 9-2 (9-12) Held up mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 6th of 14, 3l behind Convince (9-2) at Leicester 7f sll (6) gf in May.
Drawback (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, outpaced and lost place over 2f out, stayed on again inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3l behind Vegas Boys (9-4) at Brighton 7f hcap (6) sft in May.
Beneking 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, no impression over 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 14, 6l behind Nikki Bea (9-1) at Lingfield 7f hcap (6) pol in May.
Firework 15-2 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and outpaced final 2f, 6th of 11, 4l behind Piddies Pride (8-10) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar.
Riolo (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, never nearer, 9th of 15, 6l behind Turibius (9-1) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept.
Mid Valley 10-1 (8-12) In touch, soon steadied, ridden and behind final 2f, 8th of 10, 9l behind Nan Jan (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcap (6) pol in May.
