close up, chased clear leading pair over 2f out, closing at one pace when not much room and snatched up inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish
chased leader, led over 3f out, clear with one other over 2f out, hard driven over 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong, weakened
mid-division, driven, one pace, no impression when switched left inside final furlong
led until over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, tailed off
bumped several times after start, behind, pushed along 3f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, last pair, pushed along 3f out, well behind final 2f
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, driven on inside and one pace over 1f out
went right after start and ridden, always in rear
held up in mid-division and off the pace, headway on outside over 1f out, soon closing on leading pair, quickened to lead final 100 yards, won going away
last pair, pushed along and struggling 3f out
prominent, joined leader 3f out, clear of rest over 2f out, driven up sides and every chance when edged right inside final furlong, outpaced final 100 yards, lost 2nd near finish
Selection has proven difficult for this maiden but although good recent form is in short supply it should be a competitive affair where SAFARI GUIDE gets the nod, ahead of Regeneration and Towy Boy. The selection was an unlucky second when last seen here over 7f just two starts ago. He paid the price for a poor draw there but returns here on a decent mark so should be able to snatch the honours. Regeneration has been seen once since showing some ability over 7f at Newmarket on her debut last October, and performed with plenty of credit last time. She has a speedy pedigree and may appreciate the better ground here. Second at the last time of asking, Towy Boy ran a much improved race and should make the frame here. He'll need to get off to a better start than last time but should do well. Wicksy Creek and Titus Gent are in with a shout in a race of this quality but we cautiously side with Safari Guide.
Titus Gent 66-1 (8-12) Raced widest of all in midfield, driven along over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 14, 13l behind Seneschal (9-7) at Brighton 7f sell stks (6) fm in May.
Towy Boy (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Gallego (10-12) at Salisbury 7f (6) gf in Jun.
Wicksy Creek 50-1 (9-10) Raced keenly in mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 12l behind Gallego (10-12) at Salisbury 7f (6) gf in Jun.
Pappoose 13-2 (8-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 7th of 10, 5l behind Caustic Wit (8-2) at Chepstow 6f app hcp (6) gf in May.
Bold Hawk 16-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 11th of 12, 18l behind Pintano (9-2) at Nottingham 6f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gd.
Django Reinhardt 33-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, driven 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 7l behind Aroundthebay (8-12) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (4) pol in Oct.
Jeremiah (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden halfway, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 26l behind Jack Cool (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo mdn 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
May Need A Spell 100-1 (9-0) Always in rear, last of 15, 26l behind Pure Rhythm (8-12) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Regeneration (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Raced alone stands side, in touch, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Pumpkin (8-4) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Safari Guide 85-40fav (9-4) Broke well, led, headed 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 11l behind Hand Painted (8-8) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Temperence Hall (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Led until headed over 2f out, gradually weakened, 7th of 12, 11l behind Hip Hip Hooray (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
