prominent, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed approaching final furlong, weakened quickly
held up, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
held up in rear, headway 2f out, soon hard ridden, stayed on well to lead inside final furlong
held up in touch, chased leaders 2f out, switched left to challenge over 1f out, soon led, headed inside final furlong, no extra
pulled hard towards rear, some late headway, never able to challenge
led until 2f out, soon under pressure, weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Even as sellers go this is a poor contest and not one to get heavily involved in, but something has to win it, and heading our shortlist is BOHO CHIC ahead of Flamsteed and King's Sabre. It's a minimum stakes race for us though. Boho Chic has won two of her last four outings, a seller and a lowly handicap. Cheekpieces have been worn recently, but they come off today. She likes this trip, and a return to plating company sees her in her comfort zone. Kings Sabre has been runner up in his last two outings, both of which were sellers over slightly further. The drop in the trip looks a positive as he looks to lose his maiden tag at the 13th time of asking. Flamsteed was fourth for the third successive time last time out, but can improve on that with this drop in trip. Along with Hatman Jack he has won here before which will stand him in good stead, but that was in February and he's nought from nine since. Preference in a trappy contest is for Boho Chic.
Flamsteed (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon lost place, no extra final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind La Gifted (8-4) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Sep.
Hatman Jack (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Led early, soon pulled hard and prominent, led again halfway, headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 11, 36l behind Finnegan Mccool (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Kings Ace (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 13l behind Cheyenne Red (9-1) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sep.
True Decision 50-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 9l behind Cheers For Thea (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Sep.
Athaakeel (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 4l behind Romantic Queen (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol in Sep.
Boho Chic 14-1 (9-5) Raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, on left and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 8l behind Silver Guest (9-9) at Wolverhampton 6f app hcp (6) pol.
Bold Ring 6-1 (9-4) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, switched inside and ridden approaching final furlong, kept on, not reached leaders, 4th of 12, 1l behind Mayoman (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
King's Sabre 7-2 (8-12) Made most, went on 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Rudolph Schmidt (8-7) at Lingfield 7f 3yo sell stks (6) pol.
Romantic Queen 10-1 (8-3) Held up in touch, psuhed along 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 8l behind Straight Face (8-1) at Lingfield 7f clm stks 0-70 (6) pol.
Running Flush (USA) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mayoman (9-3) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Versaki (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) With leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Business Class (9-5) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Sep.
Inthawain 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, behind, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 10l behind Hawkeyethenoo (8-8) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Sep.
