held up in rear, switched out and headway over 1f out, edged left, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish
held up towards rear, good headway on inside to press leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
raced wide, towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, no impression when hung left well over 1f out
held up in mid-division, not much room briefly over 2f out, effort on inside and kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
led and set fast pace, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken and lost 2nd near finish
slowly away, reluctant and always well in rear
held up in rear, struggling when hung left well over 1f out
This is a competitive handicap but Clive Brittain's MUDHISH is given the narrow vote over Simpsons Gamble and Spoof Master. The selection went close in a handicap at Kempton earlier in the month and he looks primed to take his chance. His run last time was a much improved effort and he should be capable of going in off his current mark. Simpsons Gamble doesn't win very often but he has scored over the course and distance and he wasn't beaten far last time. Jack Mitchell is good value for his claims and he can go close. Spoof Master finished third behind Spic 'n Span last time and the form has worked out quite well so a case can certainly be made for this 5-year-old, especially as the yard are in fair form. Music Box Express may need some help from the handicapper before he is able to resume winning ways, while Bahamian Bliss is capable of going well at an each-way price. However, Mudhish finished second last time out and he can go one better this afternoon.
Mudhish (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway 2f out, driven and went 2nd over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Compton Classic (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Bahamian Bliss 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, switched left over 1f out, one pace, 10th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Lord Deevert (8-6) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) pol in Oct.
Bertie Southstreet 9-2 (9-4) Steadied start, soon close up, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 9, 10l behind Divertimenti (9-5) at Lingfield 7f app hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Whinhill House 22-1 (8-9) Raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 14th of 15, 11l behind Raccoon (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Suhayl Star (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Grey Boy (9-4) at Kempton 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Simpsons Gamble (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Raced wide, held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, every chance inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Mr Skipiton (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Spoof Master (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden halfway, driven and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Spic 'n Span (9-2) at Southwell 5f hcap (6) fbs in Jan.
Martingrange Boy (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Raced stands side, overall leader until 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 15, 14l behind Raccoon (9-3) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Teen Ager (FR) 33-1 (8-6) 9th of 11, 7l behind Tudor Prince (8-13) at Kempton 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol.
Red Amaryllis 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, effort and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 6l behind Sarah's Art (8-9) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Truly Divine 7-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 16, 14l behind Seneschal (9-1) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Music Box Express 10-1 (8-2) Chased leader, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Sarah's Art (8-9) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
