went right start, towards rear far side, weakened final furlong
steadied start, held up far side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in rear stand side group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, chased leaders far side group, ridden over 2f out, led far side group well inside final furlong, no impression with stand side group
slowly into stride, towards rear stand side group, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
held up stand side group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
in touch stand side group, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side group, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, switched left to race stand side group, led overall over 1f out, kept on well
in rear stand side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led stand side group, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
in touch stand side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
led far side group, ridden over 2f out, headed by far side group well inside final furlong, no extra
in rear far side group, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders far side group, ridden and every chance 2f out, hung badly left over 1f out, soon no extra
chased leaders stand side group, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out
towards rear far side group, weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders on outer stand side group, weakened 2f out
chased leaders stand side group, ridden over 2f out, no impression
Withdrawn
Baldemar, Lieutenant Pigeon and Opus Maximus make most appeal in this handicap and the vote is given to Baldemar. The selection has not been seen out since September but he ran well at Chester last time and the form has worked out well. He should handle the ground and he remains unexposed, so he makes plenty of appeal. Lieutenant Pigeon won a handicap at Kempton last time when he beat Valhillen, but he looks to have more on his plate today. He should be competitive as his overall form is solid enough, but he is at his best on a faster surface. Opus Maximus won his maiden in decent style on his last outing but it remains to be seen how well-treated he is on his handicap debut. Paul Cole sends Desert Clover to post here and as the yard are in sparkling form he is another who has to be respected. He could go well at a price, but Baldemar looks to have solid claims and if he is fit enough to do himself justice on his seasonal bow then he should be hard to beat.
Rubirosa (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Held up and keen, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 16l behind Floristry (9-7) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Lindoro 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders to 3f, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 12, 30l behind Captain Gerrard (9-0) at Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Captain Dunne (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Lady Rangali (8-6) at York 5f 2yo hcp (3) hvy in Jul.
Desert Clover (USA) 13-2 (9-7) Always behind, 6th of 7, 13l behind Underworld (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Harbour Blues 11-8fav (9-7) Made all, ridden over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jan beating Maybe I Wont (8-11) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Irving Place 22-1 (9-2) Held up behind leaders, ridden along halfway, driven, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Merchant Navy (8-10) at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (5) gf in Oct.
Flashy Photon 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs in Aug beating Our Acquaintance (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
My Mate Pete (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, some headway over 1f out, never on terms, last of 6, 4 1/2l behind Hustle (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Van Bossed (CAN) 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden and headway when edging right over 2f out, challenged winner final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, shd behind Storey Hill (8-12) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Ink Spot 10-11fav (9-3) Reminders and soon prominent, led 2f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Rehabilitation (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) pol.
Lieutenant Pigeon 7-2 (9-0) Made all, led, shaken up over 1f out, ran on gamely, driven out, won at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Valhillen (8-9) by 1l, 11 ran.
Nawaaff 33-1 (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Underworld (9-3) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Jonny Lesters Hair (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Rosa Grace (8-8) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Aug.
Prigsnov Dancer (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Outpaced and behind, 6th of 7, 7l behind Sonny Red (9-1) at Nottingham 5f stk (3) sft.
The Twelve Steps 3-1 (9-3) Hampered start, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Southwell 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) fbs in Dec beating Martingrange Boy (9-3) by 3l, 8 ran.
Opus Maximus (IRE) 10-11fav (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Mar beating Interactive (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
The Real Guru 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 4 1/2l behind Weet A Surprise (9-2) at W'hampton 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Chrystal Venture (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Awkward start, soon led, keen early, well clear from halfway, 8 lengths clear entering final furlong, edged right, held on gamely, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol beating Top Draw (9-4) by a nk, 8 ran.
Revue Princess (IRE) 6-4fav (8-7) Made all, ridden over 2f out, driven out final furlong, won at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gd in Jul beating Habbie Heights (8-4) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Baldemar 5-2fav (8-11) Chased winner, driven along 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Not My Choice (8-12) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
