tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, never able to challenge, weakened and eased 1f out
held up behind, struggling over 5f out, no chance when eased final 2f
led 2f, tracked leaders, effort and every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, headway on inside 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, chased leaders under pressure 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
tracked leader after 2f out, headway when not much room 4f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression in 3rd final furlong
mid-division, outpaced when switched outside 3f out, never able to challenge, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong
led after 2f, clear to over 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon lost place, behind when eased over 1f out
chased leaders, headway to lead over 3f out, soon ridden, edged left and right when headed over 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd final 100 yards, not reach winner
mid-division, driven over 3f out, never able to challenge
Alfraamsey and TEAK have similar profiles as useful dual purpose performers who consistently deliver their running. The former enjoys this ground and should be in the mix but he is making his way up the handicap quite rapidly and is taken on off his current mark with Ian Williams' Irish import. The latter has been a beaten favourite the last twice but only succumbed narrowly on both occasions and can go one better here stepped back up in trip from his latest outing. Steely has shown enough to play a prominent role although his head carriage is rather unconvincing whilst Dora's Gift makes most appeal of the younger brigade. She's already shown ability, remains open to improvement and seems ready for the step-up in trip on latest evidence.
Spensley (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Held up, eased to outer over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 9, 10l behind Rumh (9-7) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-90) (3) pol.
Curacao 14-1 (9-9) Always in rear, eased when no chance final 2f, tailed off, last of 12, 37l behind Silent Moment (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Alfraamsey 11-4 (9-13) Held up in last pair, dropped to last 9f out, headway on outside over 3f out, went 2nd inside final 3f, not on terms with winner when lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Courtesy Call (8-9) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Teak (IRE) Evensfav (9-6) Led 2f, led again 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, rallied towards finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Silver Tigress (8-7) at Haydock 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Maydream 6-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 4f out, no impression when driven and switched left 2f out, 7th of 10, 16l behind Quiz Mistress (9-6) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Steely 13-2 (9-1) Chased clear winner, closed over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Colinca's Lad (9-1) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Hawridge King 12-1 (8-8) Held up in mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 13l behind Kangaroo Court (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Poetic Power (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, prominent, led over 10f out, ridden and headed 2f out no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 8l behind Nicholascopernicus (9-7) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Bathwick Street 4-1 (8-13) Tracked leading pair, pushed along over 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon hung right, headed final 75 yards, rallied close home, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Queen's Star (8-2) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Juno The Muffinman (IRE) 3-1 (8-7) Refused to race, in a race won by Flashman (8-3) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs, 6 ran.
Dora's Gift 17-2 (9-0) Held up, headway on inside 6f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind April Ciel (8-3) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Enchanting Smile (FR) 7-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon ridden along in rear, 6th of 7, 29l behind Alpha Tauri (10-0) at Southwell 7f sell stks (6) fbs in Mar '11.
Bugsy's Boy 15-2 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, led over 2f out, driven clear approaching final furlong, ran on well, won at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct '10 beating Mohanad (11-9) by 4l, 11 ran.
