behind, headway from 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
mid-division, effort to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, went 2nd briefly 2f out, weakened final furlong, saddle slipped
always behind, driven along and struggling 4f out
behind, headway on outside and well in touch when went lame 2f, weakened
chased leaders until weakened over 3f out
held up in mid-division going well, headway to track leader from 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong
soon rushed up from outside draw to press leader, led over 5f out to over 3f out, weakened rapidly
behind, driven along halfway, never reached leaders, never dangerous
led to over 5f out, weakened rapidly and eased final 2f
chased leaders, led over 2f out to over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong but kept on for clear 2nd
mid-division until weakened over 3f out
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, led over 3f out to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Roger Charlton has placed several of his string to good effect this week and can pick up again with Drive Me Wild, who makes plenty of appeal in this company. Missie Baileys and Muddy are others to note in the betting, while Thorny Mandate may still have more to offer and makes some appeal as an each-way hope. Muddy was not beaten far at Epsom nine days ago and has claims if repeating that effort today. Still, he is not the most consistent individual and cannot confidently be relied upon to give his all in a finish. Missie Baileys has solid form to her name on the All Weather and is on a fair mark at present. However, her turf form leaves a little to be desired and she may be vulnerable near the finish. Therefore, we prefer to go with Drive Me Wild, who is far less exposed than the rest and starts her handicap career on a featherweight this evening. Her trainer has an excellent knowledge of the form book and this daughter of Indian Ridge looks the latest to benefit from a shrewd bit of placement.
Barnbrook Empire (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, behind, hampered 6f out, not recover, 9th of 14, 23l behind La Viola (8-6) at Leicester 1m 3yo sll (6) gf.
Drive Me Wild (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, 6th of 8, 13l behind Gringo (8-11) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
The Plainsman 12-1 (9-0) Keen, close up, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 6th of 11, 21l behind Speagle (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Bestbyfar (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 10l behind Whitethorne (8-5) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Thorny Mandate 14-1 (7-11) Held up mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 14, 8l behind Wester Lodge (9-0) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gf.
Muddy (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Soon prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Lady Hen (8-9) at Epsom 1m 1f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gf.
Missie Baileys 10-1 (8-1) Behind, reminders 8f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Looks The Business (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol.
Southern Tide (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Close up until weakened over 2f out, 8th of 18, 15l behind Forehand (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jun.
