took keen hold, chased leader until 2f out, stayed chasing leaders, chased winner over 1f out, staying on same pace and held when carried right inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, challenged on outside 2f out, led soon after, ridden and in command when edged right inside final furlong
always behind, never a factor
took keen hold, held up, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
slowly into stride, behind, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten
led, ridden over 2f out, joined 2f out, headed soon after, soon edged right under pressure, one pace when dropped to 3rd over 1f out
in touch until ridden and outpaced before halfway
Ashpan Sam was raised 11lb for a maiden win at Beverley last year which looks a bit harsh on his efforts since then but the handicapper is refusing to relent just yet. LOVE TALE seems a better option as she appeared to win a shade cosily at Brighton on her comeback and a 5lb rise may not prevent a follow-up. Atlantis Crossing has won twice in lower grade events including a victory over 7f at Kempton last time and New Decade reverts to sprinting after his second over a mile at Wolverhampton in January. Wordismybond ran into plenty of trouble on his reappearance at Doncaster and better is expected from him.
Ashpan Sam 11-2 (9-7) Dwelt, in touch, chased leaders halfway, ridden over 1f out, soon chased winner, no impression, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Towbee (9-1) at Beverley 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Wordismybond 12-1 (9-3) Keen towards rear, headway when not clear run and hampered approaching 2f out, not recover, 9th of 17, 11l behind Royal Reyah (8-13) at Doncaster 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Nov.
Love Tale 8-1 (9-1) In touch, headway to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr beating Mayo Lad (9-8) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Fight (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Prominent, 3rd for much, lost place and no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Danequest (8-5) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo hcp gd in Sep.
Little Rainbow 13-2 (9-4) Close up, challenged over 2f out, outpaced when not much room over 1f out, soon lost place, 9th of 10, 14l behind Larwood (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Atlantis Crossing (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, switched to inside to lead over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Marinus (9-6) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
New Decade 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on and held by winner, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Karma Chameleon (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
One Kool Dude 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 11, 2l behind Mayo Lad (9-10) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Purley Queen (IRE) 4-1fav (9-6) Led, headed over 4f out, remained handy, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 1l behind Emma Jean (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
