tracked leaders in main group, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
keen early, held up in touch in main group, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
held up mid-division in main group, pushed along halfway, soon beaten
awkward start, tracked leader in far side trio, led that group and overall leader over 3f out, headed over 1f out, hung right and weakened final furlong
went right start, held up in rear of main group, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous
raced in main group, held up, never dangerous
held up in rear of main group, switched right to race far side rail over 3f out, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance over 1f out, hard ridden and kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders in main group, under pressure 3f out, soon beaten
led far side group and on terms, overall leader over 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear of main group, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
chased leader in far side trio, under pressure well over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division in main group, weakened over 3f out
held up in rear in main group, hampered start, never dangerous
behind in main group, headway over 2f out, effort when not much room inside final furlong, kept on well
led main group and overall leader, headed by far side group over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Southern Mistral is suggested here although if market support were not forthcoming then Mexican Venture would be a reasonable alternative. The selection is having his first run for Michael Wigham who has enjoyed plenty of success with cast-offs from other yards in recent seasons. The market is usually the best pointer to their chances though and he should be monitored for support. His form in maidens for Willie Haggas last year suggests that he could be on a decent mark and he has the right man in the saddle if he's ready to fire. Mexican Venture probably has enough weight for what he's achieved but is sure to be popular with Dettori taking over in the saddle and it would be no great surprise if he were capable of better still. He is closely matched with Sir Billy Nick but was a shade unlucky last time and should be in the mix today. Game Park, Avertis and Rescue Me are three others that take our eye in an open race but they could all be running for cover if the money arrives for our selection, Southern Mistral.
Sir Billy Nick 5-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Irish Mayhem (9-2) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Mexican Venture 5-4fav (8-12) Held up going well, impeded when effort 1f out, stayed on close home, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Mumbleswerve (9-12) at Great Leighs 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol in Apr.
Art Value 10-3 (9-3) Prominent, keen, chased leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 4l behind Crosstar (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Hyde Lea Flyer 8-1 (9-4) In touch, pulled hard to lead after 1f, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Spirit of A Nation (9-4) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Totally Focussed (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Prominent, not clear run 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Fervent Prince (8-8) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Writingonthewall (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Steadied start, held up behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 10l behind Always Brave (8-8) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Game Park (USA) 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, soon every chance, kept on same pace close home, 4th of 10, 1/2l behind Great Charm (9-2) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Maximus Aurelius (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Soon led, headed over 2f out, still every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Classical Rhythm (8-5) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Desiderio 10-1 (8-6) Made all, edged right over 6f out and hampered rival, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, pushed out, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Danseuse Volante (9-4) by 1l, 12 ran.
Astrodonna 4-1 (9-2) Keen, held up, headway on outer, chased leaders over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 7l behind Classical Rhythm (8-5) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Rescue Me 3-1fav (9-3) Steady start, settled in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 8th of 12, 5l behind Little Knickers (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) pol in Apr.
Wabbraan (USA) 28-1 (9-0) Prominent until weakened over 2f out, 11th of 14, 8l behind Forgotten Voice (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Redsensor 16-1 (9-4) Never better than mid-division, 6th of 11, 13l behind Thebes (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Southern Mistral 14-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 9l behind Safari Sunup (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
King's Alchemist 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, hard ridden and hung left from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 13l behind Top Ticket (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in Apr.
Averoo 33-1 (9-0) Always behind, last of 9, 25l behind Wasan (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Mr Fantozzi (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, short of room over 9f out, ridden 5f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 13, 47l behind Novestar (9-0) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Avertis 6-1 (8-13) Mid-division on outside, headway 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Oct beating Locum (8-9) by a nk, 13 ran.
Dynamo Dave (USA) 25-1 (8-8) Behind when stumbled on bend 5f out and unseated rider in race won by Summon Up Theblood (9-4) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr, 14 ran.
