held up in rear but in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, led 4f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on well
dwelt, held up in rear but in touch, under pressure 3f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace
led until 4f out, soon lost place
Nonrunner
MANAGUA's reappearance run behind Bugaku was chocked full of promise and as long as that run hasn't left its mark after a long absence he is fancied to prevail; French Applause and Bollin Dolly may prove to be the biggest dangers. Mick Channon's charge travelled powerfully at Yarmouth last time before just finding Bugaku too strong in the closing stages. That was his first run since finishing down the field in the 2008 Superlative Stakes so it was a fine run and all the better for the outing he could take some stopping off just a one pound higher mark. Arabian Spirit has a first start for Richard Fahey and is respected accordingly, Sacrilege is too hit-and-miss to recommend, whilst French Applause was well-fancied at Doncaster last month but never looked like featuring in a competitive handicap. This looks easier so he is not ruled out. Bollin Dolly was involved in quite a rough Pontefract race last month where it didn't help that his rider threw his whip away two furlongs out. In the circumstances that was a good run and she can still win off this mark of 71. Wrongwayround impressed when winning a seller here last month but there were no bids and he has since been well-beaten at Beverley, whilst Orpen Wide is handicapped to win but woefully out of form. This looks a good chance for Managua to oblige. [Nic Doggett]
Arabian Spirit 22-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 10th of 13, 8l behind Ithinkbest (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
French Applause (IRE) 6-1fav (10-2) Slowly into stride, mid-division centre, outpaced 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 17, 22l behind Camerooney (9-0) at Doncaster 7f ldy hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Bollin Dolly 9-4fav (9-5) Held up in touch, switched right and headway over 1f out, challenging when rider dropped whip entering final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Antigua Sunrise (9-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f flls hcp 0-130 (3) gf in Apr.
Wrongwayround (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Held up towards rear,ridden over 1f out, no impression, 11th of 13, 8l behind King Fingal (8-9) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, some late headway, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 9l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Back To Paris (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace and no impression with leading pair inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 12, 8l behind Slip (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f clm stks (6) fm.
Managua 10-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, led 2f out, headed 1f out, pushed along and kept on, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Bugaku (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Sacrilege 33-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 22l behind Elusive Fame (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-80 (4) fbs.
