mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no extra soon after
chased leaders, asked for effort 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
always towards rear
in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on towards finish, no match for winner
mid-division, headway going easily 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, easily
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear on outer, ridden 2f out, no extra towards finish
THE MAD MONK boasts the only winning form on offer having scored at Lingfield last month. The Prince posted a better effort at Kempton on his handicap bow but Vintage Fashion disappointed at Lingfield last time. Sandie's Dream may finish closer back over today’s trip while Danby Wiske makes her handicap debut on her reappearance having switched yards.
The Prince (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on entering final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 8, 2l behind Fat Gladiator (9-8) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Vintage Fashion (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) Soon prominent out wide, pressed leader 5f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly, last of 6, 7 1/4l behind Man On A Mission (8-9) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Isobel Moore 18-1 (8-9) Dwelt in rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, last of 8, 11 3/4l behind Watermelon Sugar (9-4) at Leicester 6f stks (4) gs in Apr.
Primo 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 24l behind Ha Long Bay (9-9) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gd in Apr.
Danby Wiske (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Mega Marvel (9-5) at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Nov.
Sandie's Dream 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went modest 4th towards finish, 4th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Solanna (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
The Mad Monk (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Keen raced wide, close up, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar beating Vintage Fashion (9-6) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Fast Beauty (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 9, 3l behind Baileys Eminence (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Ilona Tamara (FR) 40-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway when ridden 2f out, one paced final furlong, 5th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Eklil (9-6) at Windsor 1m hcp (6) gs in Apr.
The Ormer Gatherer 14-1 (8-12) Led, headed halfway, tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Ruith Le Tu (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.