tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
taken to post early, awkward start, soon ridden, held up in touch, ridden to chase leading trio over 3f ou, no impression final 2f
held up in touch, lost place over 5f out, ridden and headway from over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on but no chance
raced wide in touch, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up, mainly in rear
always behind
tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace
mainly in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
pulled hard, led, ridden and headed over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
WORLD OF CHOICE is expected to get the better of Debdene Bank and Munching Mike. The selection was a winner over course and distance last time and looks more than capable of completing the double. He tends to travel very nicely on this surface and his two victories to date have both come at this course and we expect a similar result again. Debdene Bank is still a maiden after nine attempts but she put in by far her best effort last time. She was running off her lowest-ever mark and she has only gone up 2lbs for that last effort so she should be capable of finishing amongst the minors here. Munching Mike hasn't been seen for 18 months. He was last seen finishing fifth in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter, but some of his more encouraging runs have come here at Southwell and a repeat of his last visit to the track (when finishing second), should see him thereabouts at the post. Not for the first time this afternoon the market should spill the beans about the rest.
Debdene Bank (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, no extra, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Mossmann Gorge (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) in May.
World of Choice (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden and kept on well, won at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in May beating Greenbelt (8-6) by 1l, 8 ran.
Jackie Kiely 8-1 (9-1) In rear, effort and not clear run when switched left over 1f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 9l behind Mossmann Gorge (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) in May.
Dancing Lyra 6-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Lucayan Dancer (9-4) at Musselburgh 1m 1f sell stks (6) gf in May.
Gayanula (USA) 20-1 (8-5) Behind, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 4th of 8, 8l behind World Of Choice (8-8) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) fbs in May.
Greenbelt 11-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden and lost place 3f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 16, 13l behind Forrest Flyer (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in May.
Classical Rhythm (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 3f out, held final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Samurai Warrior (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hacp 0-70 (5) in May.
Munching Mike (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Keen, tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Karmest (8-7) at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp (6) fbs in Jan '08.
Champagne Cocktail (IRE) 10-3 (10-0) Led, headed well before halfway, 3rd from over 2f out, ridden in 2nd and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 6l behind P'tit Fute (9-11) at Tramore 2m mdn stk gd in Aug '05.
Speagle (IRE) 12-1 (8-3) Led, headed after 1f out, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, fading, 4th of 16, 5l behind Mossmann Gorge (8-5) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) in May.
Red 17-2 (8-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out, 8th of 10, 21l behind Rollin 'n Tumblin (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jan '08.
Smetana 28-1 (8-10) Track leader, joined leader over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 27l behind Boundless Prospect (8-10) at Southwell 1m 3f sell stks (6) fbs in Mar.
Cullybackey (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 7l behind Stateside (8-4) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Cragganmore Creek 16-1 (8-4) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Graylyn Ruby (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
