made all, clear over 3f out, idle from over 1f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased winner throughout, driven and no impression final 3f
in rear, ridden over 3f out, driven and kept on to go 3rd final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 4f out
raced in last place, went 4th 4f out, soon driven, weakened over 2f out
A quick-fire hat-trick is within the grasp of RIGUEZ DANCER, who is no doubt in for battering from the handicapper if he continues to flourish in the same vein as evidenced by a 12-length romp at Wolverhampton last week. The equally well handicapped Bajan Pride, like the selection, is a versatile performer and is capable of making a good fist of things, while the Sir Mark Prescott-trained My Mentor acts well on the surface and, as he may have been in need of the run when he finished fourth over an inadequate trip last week, he cannot be discounted. Racing in blinkers seems to sharpen up Prescott's gelding and, with Stephen Donohoe riding with plenty of confidence, the Newmarket handler can rest safe in the knowledge he's done all he can to cover all the bases. However, assuming Riguez Dancer is thriving on being kept busy, he can give his owners, the Middleham Park Xii, another profitable trip to the races. Don't forget to book your chauffeur boys!
Riguez Dancer 15-8fav (9-12) Led early, led again 8 out, clear 4f out, unchallenged, won at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan beating Baan (9-7) by 12l, 7 ran.
Mr Aitch (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind El Diego (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.
My Mentor (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway halfway, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 8, 6l behind McConnell (9-4) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Jan.
Karmest 8-1 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Bluebell Ridge (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 4f fll hcp (5) pol in Jan.
Bajan Pride 7-1 (8-6) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened, 9th of 11, 7l behind Veiled Applause (9-0) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Davenport (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 8l behind Ahlawy (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jan.