mid-division on outer, ridden and unable to quicken when slightly hampered 2f out, stayed on again final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
held up in mid-division, not clear run inside final 2f, kept on final furlong, no danger
in touch, not clear run briefly over 1f out, squeezed through to chase winner inside final furlong, one pace and no real impression
pulled hard, soon tracked leader, weakening when hampered inside final 2f
slowly into stride, in rear, switched left to outside over 1f out, some late headway final furlong, no danger
held up towards rear, pushed along on outside 3f out, well behind final 2f
held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, keeping on one pace when hampered again 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed clear final furlong comfortably
took keen hold, prominent until weakened quickly 2f out
dwelt, held up towards rear, keeping on one pace when not clear entering final furlong
led to over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, not clear run from 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Several interesting contenders line up for this three-year-old handicap including recent maiden winners Babe Maccool and Victory Design but the vote goes to Missatacama, who is preferred to Adoration. The last mentioned ran out the six-length winner of a Beverley handicap last time and has an obvious chance under his penalty, provided that he stays the extra distance. Of more concern though may be the faster ground, as Mark Johnston's gelding has shown all of his best form on a soft surface and he may be best watched today. Mossmann Gorge also has a 6lb penalty to carry for his win at Chepstow last time but that also was on a softer surface and of more interest may be Rawaabet, for who the booking of Kerrin McEvoy takes the eye. Resplendent Nova has been given a chance by the handicapper and Richard Quinn takes the ride so he is another to consider, along with Babe Maccool although the Barry Hills-trained colt has more to do than when landing what did not look to be the strongest of Newmarket maidens last time. Jeremy Noseda's Victory Design has improved with each start and could be of interest in a handicap for the first time but preference is for Missatacama. Declan Daly's filly showed progressive form on the all-weather during the winter and was good value for her debut success on turf at Newmarket in a similar race last month. A 5lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent her from follow up.
Missatacama (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (3) gd in May beating Humble Opinion (8-7) by a hd, 12 ran.
Babe Maccool (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, hard ridden to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in May beating Borouj (9-0) by a nk, 11 ran.
Bolton Hall (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, led early, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Postgraduate (9-4) at Ayr 7f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Victory Design (IRE) 8-13fav (9-0) Tracked leader, shaken up to lead over 1f out, soon clear, won at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May beating Estrelle (8-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Adoration 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, driven out final furlong, won at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Breaking Shadow (9-4) by 6l, 9 ran.
Mossmann Gorge 13-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon in touch far side, chased leader 2f out, led just over 1f out, ran on well, won at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May beating Toque (8-8) by 1l, 20 ran.
Kingsholm 4-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 14, 12l behind Sunday Symphony (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 2yo mdn (D2) gf in Sept.
Group Captain 33-1 (9-1) Led 8f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 24l behind Chocolate Caramel (8-12) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
High Dyke 9-2 (8-9) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 11l behind Profit's Reality (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Veneer (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 11l behind Boo (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Rawaabet (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Stumbled start, held up, headway over 2f out, over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, took 2nd last stride, 2nd of 14, nk behind Chapter (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Resplendent Nova 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 13, nk behind Boo (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Trafalgar Square 12-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, soon settled in rear, shaken up and stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 9l behind Pearl King (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Gortumblo 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders stands' side, weakened 2f out, 14th of 15, 11l behind Superstitious (8-1) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
