prominent, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
held up, headway over 2f out when not much room and switched right over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong, ran on
held up, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
always in rear
prominent, ridden over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
led, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
jumped right at start, always behind
never better than mid-division
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 3f out, not much room and switched right approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden along 3f out, some late headway, never reached challenging position
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
The three that look likely to fight this out are Montaquila, We¿re Delighted and Baunagian with the vote going to the last named. Baunagain has already won twice this season at Southwell on the all weather in March and at Great Leighs last time out. He has performed well on the turf in the past suggesting that the conditions here will suit so another bold bid is expected. Montaquila is relatively unexposed with only six runs under his belt. He was good enough to win a maiden at Newcastle last year and ran well enough on his seasonal reappearance to finish third. He is entitled to come on from that fitness wise so is one to note in the betting market. As is We¿re Delighted who is five pounds higher after winning a Newcastle handicap last week on his return to the track and is another that that is worth noting. But for the winner we return to Baunagain.
Montaquila 15-2 (9-4) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Summon Up Theblood (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Lindoro 18-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, not much room 2f out, soon switched right, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Harbour Blues (9-0) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Baunagain (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) Dwelt, tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, hit over head by rival's whip inside final furlong, burst through to lead towards finish, won at Great Leighs 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in May beating Sparton Duke (9-4) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Feisty Royale 50-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 12, 9l behind Fervent Prince (8-10) at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
Minus Fifteen (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 16, 23l behind Harbour Blues (9-0) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Beetuna (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Disputed lead to 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 10, well behind Ukrainian (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 7f stk std in Mar.
La Chicaluna 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 15l behind Elysee Palace (9-0) at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Jonny Lesters Hair (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 9l behind Throne of Power (9-4) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Fyodorovich (USA) 50-1 (8-5) Went right start, raced keenly in touch stand side, outpaced when hung right halfway, soon behind, 11th of 12, 22l behind Van Bossed (8-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
We're Delighted 11-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged left and led well inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May beating Dolly No Hair (8-6) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Dream Express (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, switched right over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f mdn 0-70 (5) pol in May beating The Wily Woodcock (9-10) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Semah Harold 33-1 (8-12) Led 2f, remained prominent, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 13l behind Indian Diva (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Lady Benjamin 9-1 (9-4) Held up behind, ridden and some headway over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 5l behind Opus Maximus (9-3) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 13, 15l behind Another Decree (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
