dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, went 2nd going well approaching 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on
held up,ridden 4f out, outpaced over 1f out, never a factor
mid-division, effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
keen tracked leader until 2f out, soon weakened
steadied start, keen, raced in last place well of the pace, ridden and headway 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on
held up, not trouble leaders
keen, mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
keen, prominent, ridden to chase leader 2f out until 1f out, no extra towards finish
keen, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to go 4th, near finish, nearest finish
mid-division, progress 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Ramona Chase showed plenty of zip when coming back to form last time but preference in this handicap is for GORDON ROAD, while General Tufto is another short-listed. The Mick Quinlan-trained selection begins handicapping on a mark of 70, after three decent efforts in defeat in maidens. The four-year-old may have got in a shade lightly, and should be suited by this drop back in trip and the application of cheek pieces. He has to prove himself on the ground but has got the scope to show some improvement now and is given the nod. Ramona Chase was just held by Tinshu at Windsor on soft ground and his only success came on good to firm some time ago. Consistency is not his strong suit and he is taken on again today. General Tufto went close to winning at Beverley last time and remains on the same mark, so has to have claims, although the ground is plenty quick-enough for him. A 5lb drop in the weights won't do the consistent Basra any harm, but Kempton winner Penchesco looked in the grip of the assessor last time and Gordon Road is preferred.
Ramona Chase 33-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, tracked leader until halfway, stayed in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Putra One (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Buddy Holly 6-1 (8-5) In rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 16l behind Red Jade (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Mar.
Chosen Forever 12-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 4f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Follow The Flag (8-5) at Doncaster 1m 2f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gf.
Basra (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Stumbled start, keen and held up in rear, in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind December Draw (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Penchesco (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 10l behind Aurorian (9-5) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
It's Dubai Dolly 10-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon hard ridden and one pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Raptor (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Apr.
Archie Rice (USA) 25-1 (8-10) Always in rear, last of 10, 7l behind Jake The Snake (9-1) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Gordon Road (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Went right start, prominent, led 8f out, reminders over 4f out, soon driven along, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Shut The Bar (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Woolfall Sovereign (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Chased leading pair far side, came centre over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 13th of 17, 21l behind Camerooney (9-0) at Doncaster 7f ldy hcp (4) gf in Apr.
General Tufto 16-1 (8-4) Held up mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind King Fingal (8-9) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Petsas Pleasure 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 26l behind Chookie Hamilton (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Nov.
Hits Only Cash 10-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 14l behind Nevada Desert (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Oct.
