led to over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leader, led over 3f out, soon ridden, headed just inside final furlong, no extra
towards rear, ridden and weakened 3f out
towards rear, ridden 3f out, some late headway, no impression
never better than mid-division
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance just over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway from over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on well
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on to go 4th close home
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace
always behind, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, jinked left 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, eased when beaten 2f out
chased leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f
Rain could have an effect on the draw but those drawn high should have the advantage as long as the going remains fast. That means that Charming Tale and Karate Queen may have their work cut out but that things have fallen into place for our selection Mganga as well as Pretty Officer and Duneen Dream. The selection has been plying his trade over further this season and there is a doubt about the suitability of this drop back in trip but we'd expect to see connections abandon the hold-up tactics and force the pace with him. He was certainly ridden prominently when last successful over this trip at Redcar last autumn and he looks very well handicapped on that form. Pretty Officer attracted support prior to her handicap bow here last time when drawn low. She didn't fare too badly in the circumstances and should be capable of reaching the frame if finding a little improvement. Duneen Dream finished just a neck behind Charming Tale at Warwick last time and is fancied to reverse the placings with the draw in her favour this afternoon but, for the winner, we'll return to Mganga.
Bathwick Man 66-1 (8-13) Always in rear, never a factor, 14th of 17, 15l behind Buddy Holly (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Charming Tale (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden well over 1f out, led close home, headed last strides, 2nd of 13, hd behind Titfer (8-5) at Warwick 1m 3yo app hcp (6) frm.
Bathwick Icon (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Andrasta (9-4) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (6) gd in Oct.
Bold Diva 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a danger, 14th of 17, 15l behind Superduper (9-13) at Chepstow 6f mdn hcp (5) gf.
Karate Queen 20-1 (8-13) Raced on outer in mid-field, ridden 3f out, lost touch over 2f out, soon behind, 14th of 17, 16l behind Grit (8-12) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Mganga 8-1 (8-7) Behind, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Amicable Terms (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Jemiliah 20-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, never nearer, 10th of 15, 16l behind World Time (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Bon Ton Roulet 14-1 (8-11) Slowly away, behind, headway under pressure over 1f out, staying on same pace on rails when not much room and snatched up near line, 5th of 15, 4l behind Maybe I Will (9-4) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Duneen Dream (USA) 20-1 (8-3) Always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Titfer (8-5) at Warwick 1m 3yo app hcp (6) frm.
Ray Diamond 33-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, some moderate late headway over 1f out, never nearer, 13th of 17, 15l behind Grit (8-12) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Medici Gold 66-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Maybe I Will (9-0) at Bath 1m fll hcp (5) gf.
Heroic Lad 100-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, last of 10, 18l behind Never Ending Tale (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in May.
Rhode Island Red (USA) 6-1 (8-6) Held up, short-lived effort in centre over 2f out, 10th of 11, 15l behind Caltire (8-8) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gs in May.
Rosy Dawn 40-1 (8-7) Led, clear 4f out, ridden and headed inside final 3f, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 13l behind African Pursuits (9-1) at Brighton 1m 2f sll (6) frm.
Pretty Officer (USA) 9-1 (8-7) Close up to 4f out, soon lost place and in rear 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 14, 9l behind Slip (9-1) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gd.
Sarah's Boy 20-1 (8-8) Went right start, pulled hard in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 32l behind Black Dahlia (9-2) at Great Leighs 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
