prominent, ridden 3f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
behind, ridden 2f out, no impression
chased leader, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, ridden, switched left over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
always towards rear, no impression
slowly into stride, behind, ridden 3f out, no danger
held up, ridden and switched left 2f out, strong run to lead inside final furlong, driven out
never better than mid-division
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
always towards rear, behind final furlong
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon lost touch
Nonrunner
A tough opener to the card here and the very tentative vote goes to Mafaheem ahead of Mitanni and The Grey One. The selection won two sellers in a row and then followed those efforts up with a close-up fifth in a handicap at Redcar. That race is stronger than this and effective on soft ground, David Evans' gelding can give punters another good run for their money. Mitanni drops in trip here having run well over a mile last time out with blinkers on for the first time. If they work again then he should be involved in the finish, especially if stamina becomes the main forte. The Grey One is another consistent sort who looks sure to be involved; he is ok on good to soft but wouldn't really want any further rain and he also has a very inexperienced jockey aboard. Milton's Keen has found one too good on each of his last two starts but he is at home on the mud so shouldn't be ruled out, whilst Gee Ceffyl Bach has winning course and distance form and is taking his racing very well having only made his debut in February. At a price we could see a big effort from Mythical Charm now back on turf, however Mafaheem is taken to continue his good form here with another win.
Mafaheem 11-8fav (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind No Worries Yet (8-12) at Bath 5f clm (6) sft.
Roman Quest 10-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, held up in rear, no headway final 2f, 11th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Orpsie Boy (9-6) at Ascot 6f hcap (3) gf.
Mitanni (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Raced far side, always prominent, led over 2f out, overall leader inside final furlong, headed by stands' side group close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Archiestown (9-6) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
The Grey One (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, effort and every chance 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 4th of 7, 3l behind Blue Monkey (8-13) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Greenwood 16-1 (9-10) Held up, not clear run over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon one pace, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Nan Jan (10-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Mythical Charm 10-1 (8-10) Prominent until weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 5l behind Motafarred (9-0) at Kempton 7f app hcp (5) pol.
Gee Ceffyl Bach 14-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Cnoc Moy (9-6) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Milton's Keen 7-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, hampered over 2f out, chased winner soon after, one pace, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Indian Edge (9-9) at Chepstow 1m hcap (5) sft.
