prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden entering final 2f, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and carried head high over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up in touch on inside, not clear run 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well
held up, headway and switched left 2f out, not clear run 1f out, no chance with leaders and eased inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, close up when edged left over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
prominent 5f
held up, driven well over 2f out, not clear run well over 1f out, never dangerous
held up, pushed along over 3f out, switched right well over 1f out, ran on final furlong
chased leaders 5f, no chance when hampered well over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon switched left, held up, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd well inside final furlong, not trouble winner
took keen hold, made most until ridden and headed 1f out, no extra
went slightly right start, prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
slightly hampered start, held up, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression
A wide open handicap here and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Miss Madame, Aggravation and Forthright and the narrow nomination is given to Miss Madame. The selection was a fair fifth behind Torquemada last time out. The step-up in trip looks sure to suit and from a good draw she looks a value bet in an open affair. Aggravation won well last time out when beating Optimus but this looks more competitive and his penalty may just find him out. Forthright is another last time out winner that could go well but he looks beatable under his big weight. Tiber Tiger remains on a fair mark and could go well at a price but consistency is not her strong point. Foolish Groom is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he is hard to win with. Of the remainder, Tender The Great remains at the right end of the handicap but he is taking a jump in class and in a race where few can be ruled out, for the winner we return to Miss Madame who looks a sporting bet.
Forthright 7-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, led well over 3f out, clear over 2f out, ridden out, won at Newbury 1m 2f amt hcp (5) gf beating Consonant (11-0) by 3l, 10 ran.
Aggravation 9-4fav (8-12) Held up in rear, good headway and switched left over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, readily, won at Windsor 1m hcap (5) gf beating Optimus (9-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Logsdail 10-1 (9-5) Held up, outpaced halfway, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 3l behind Malapropism (9-4) at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gf.
Lincolneurocruiser 11-1 (9-5) Raced stands' side, chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed and one pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Tender The Great (8-4) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gf.
Tiber Tiger (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Raced far side, held up, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, tried to pull up and headed post, 2nd of 16, nk behind Tender The Great (8-4) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gf.
Foolish Groom 11-2jt-fav (9-12) Held up, headway approaching 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Magic Warrior (9-7) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Miss Madame (IRE) 11-2co-fav (9-8) Started slowly, soon tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken, 5th of 14, 3l behind Torquemada (10-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Tender The Great (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Raced stands' side towards rear, headway 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead on line, won at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gf beating Tiber Tiger (9-2) by a nk, 16 ran.
