towards rear, effort halfway, never dangerous
in touch, led after 1f, steadied pace halfway, quicken over 3f out, clear 2f out, ridden out final furlong
ridden along 3f out, driven and one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, never a factor
towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never trouble leaders
led, headed after 1f, remained in touch, squeezed for room and hampered 4f out, effort when weakening 2f out
held up behind leaders, ridden when outpaced over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, ran on final furlong
SPLENDORINTHEGRASS comes a long way for a winnable race and Roger Charlton's charge is taken to score with little trouble; Doc Jones, officially rated 72, looks the obvious one for the forecast. The selection was last seen in a Group Three behind Evasive at Newbury in October and this is obviously a much easier assignment. He tackles quick ground for the first time today which might cause some consternation for this son of mud-lover Selkirk, however this brother to Etlaala should cope and win accordingly. Doc Jones will pick up a maiden at some point but his limitations may have been exposed now in four starts; his run at Warwick onfirmed that this surface holds no fears but the liklihood is that he will have to settle for second best once again. Giving weight away to all of his rivals will make Whirlijig's task much harder, whilst Neva A Dull Moment and Son Of Monsieur need to step up markedly on their debut runs to take a hand here. Aaman may take the third place having shown some ability, but this looks straightforward for Splendorinthegrass.
Bathwick Pursuit 66-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, prominent, ridden and lost touch from 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 14, 26l behind Sam Sharp (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Doc Jones (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Steadied start, held up, switched right over 1f out, hung left and ran on inside final furlong, took 2nd post, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Standpoint (9-0) at Warwick 7f mdn stks (5) fm in May.
Neva A Mull Moment (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, always behind, 19th of 20, 33l behind Shady Lady (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Oct.
Simply Sensational (IRE) Tendulkar gelding out of Grange Clare.
Son Of Monsieur 66-1 (8-13) Prominent, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Russian George (8-13) at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Special Adviser 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 10th of 12, 8l behind Inconspicuous Miss (7-11) at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Nov.
Splendorinthegrass (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Steadied start, soon in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, not quickened and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 13, 7l behind Evasive (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo stks G3 (1) sft in Oct.
Whirlijig (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 20, 42l behind Candy Creek (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f mrs nhf (1) gd in Apr.
Aaman (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride in rear, pushed along 2f out, kept on never nearer, 8th of 14, 9l behind Wedding List (8-12) at Great Leighs 6f 2yo mdn stks (4) pol in Nov.
