in rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest at finish
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, edged right over 1f out, soon led, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon not much room, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Baylini may have to settle for minor honours once more behind HAZZARD COUNTY, although in Kilburn and Piccolo Mondo he faces stiff opposition. David Simcock's charge has only a Polytrack maiden to his name but promised to win a race on turf when second last time. That was over today's trip at Ffos Las on quick ground but previous placed efforts on ground with cut suggest that he can cope whichever way the weather goes and a pound rise in the weights for that narrow defeat shouldn't stop him going close. Kilburn beat Bomber Command at Goodwood last time and although the revised ratings put them close together the former was well on top at the line and can be expected to confirm the form with a big run. A 6lb rise makes life tougher though and with softening conditions a concern he's worth taking on until returned to Goodwood where he's two from three. Piccolo Mondo has gone close on more than one occasion, including here, so must be considered down to the lowest mark he's raced from in a handicap. Jim Crowley rides the course well and connections reach for the cheek-pieces, so it wouldn't be a surprise were he to improve enough to score following a fair fourth last time out. Baylini wasn't beaten far in a course and distance race last time and goes well for this rider, so from the same mark she's of obvious interest. That said the mare is now 20 starts without a win on turf and on that stat alone is opposable for win-only players. Final Drive is another proving to be more effective on artificial surfaces so a bigger threat may emerge from Ela Gorrie Mou, who should leave her latest run behind now returned to turf. She ran a grand race at Warwick prior to that and this step up to a mile will help to negate the 1lb rise although she will want rain. There are several with chances in this contest but Hazzard County should go close to getting off the mark on turf and gets our vote to do so.
Red Suede Shoes 11-1 (8-12) Dwelt soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 7l behind Gaily Noble (8-10) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Feb.
Hazzard County (USA) 9-4 (8-4) Held up in 4th, tracked leading pair over 2f out, strong challenge and upsides winner inside final furlong, no extra and held near finish, 2nd of 5, nk behind Opus Maximus (9-3) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Bolanderi (USA) 12-1 (8-13) In rear, driven and effort on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 7, 6l behind King's Masque (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Kilburn 16-1 (9-4) Made all, hard driven when challenged over 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure, comfortably, won at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May beating Bomber Command (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Ela Gorrie Mou 3-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, always in rear, ridden halfway, last of 6, 12l behind La Zamora (8-8) at Southwell 7f fll hcp (4) fbs in May.
Becuille (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leading pair, not much room over 2f out, weakened soon after, 10th of 13, 12l behind Crazy Chris (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Calahonda 15-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f clm stks (6) pol in May beating Atacama Sunrise (9-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Piccolo Mondo 8-1 (9-4) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Expensive Problem (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in May.
Bomber Command (USA) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Kilburn (9-4) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Doric Echo 14-1 (8-10) Went right start, soon close up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 18, 9l behind Liberty Trail (9-1) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Oct.
Baylini 11-2 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, one pace and dropped to 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 13, 1l behind Crazy Chris (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Quarante Deux (USA) 9-2 (9-13) Dwelt, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan beating Riviera Chic (8-1) by hd, 7 ran.
Final Drive (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Towards rear, pushed along to chase leaders 3f out, one pace, 7th of 15, 8l behind Watch Amigo (9-3) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
