tracked leaders, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on
led until ran out and unseated rider after 4f
keen, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, some late progress
prominent, carried left on bend after 4f, led 6f out, ridden and weakening when headed 1f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead briefly 1f out, no extra
steadied start, mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong
prominent, led after 3f, hung left on bend soon after and headed, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, headway 3f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, never better
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
BUCKIE BOY has the edge on form here, with Assail and Stellar Cause the others taken to fill the frame. There are a number of newcomers in the field and the market should be heeded to help assess their chances. Stellar Cause hails from the Paul Cole camp and he has had his share of notable winners. Stellar Cause showed distinct ability before tiring at Newbury on the soft ground on debut, and can benefit from the experience. Assail has been placed twice on the Southwell all-weather, made favourite for his second start. The yard is going well, and it would be no surprise to see Assail play a part in the finish. Having been outpaced on his debut, Buckie Boy turned in a much improved effort next time, setting a strong pace, and only caught close home by a more seasoned campaigner up the Sandown hill. Buckie Boy can make the running once more, and this easier track can play to his strengths.
Achieved 50-1 (11-1) Mid-division, under pressure before 4th, soon struggling, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind She's No Muppet (10-3) at Folkestone 2m 1f cond hcp hdl 4yo+ (5) gs in Jan.
Carbon Print (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Slowly away, pushed along 3f out, no headway, 10th of 20, 20l behind Moyenne Corniche (9-3) at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (4) sft in Apr '08.
Gospel Spirit 66-1 (10-8) In rear, ridden and weakened 4 out, 8th of 9, 43l behind Tri Nations (10-8) at Fakenham 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf in May.
Monopole (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 18l behind Prescelli (10-4) at Ludlow 2m NH flat (5) gd in May.
Mr Kartoffel (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and remained 4f out, no further impression, 10th of 13, 22l behind Palacefield (9-1) at Chepstow 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Restless Swallow 150-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always tailed off, last of 16, 26l behind Confidence Trick (9-3) at Chepstow 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sep '07.
Lilleput 100-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 13, 31l behind Love Pegasus (8-9) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Feb.
Assail 11-10fav (9-3) Close up, ridden over 2f out, edged left, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Echo Dancer (9-3) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs in Jan.
Buckie Boy (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Led, 5 lengths clear over 2f out, still clear when ridden over 1f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, no extra and headed final 50 yards, clear 2nd best, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Senses (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Golden Rock (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Raced centre, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 8, 19l behind Gripsholm Castle (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gf in May.
Plymouth Rock (IRE) Sadler's Wells colt out of Zarawa.
Stellar Cause (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Led until headed 3f out, kept on one pace, weakened final furlong and lost 3 places, 5th of 14, 5l behind Sam Sharp (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) sft in May.
Kaijai (IRE) 150-1 (9-0) Slowly away and always behind, last of 14, 38l behind Latin Tinge (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn fll stks (6) pol in Sep.
Panto Princess Act One filly out of Bob's Princess.
Watchoverme Haafhd filly out of Bryony Brind.
Whispered Lands (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon tailed off, eased, last of 11, well behind Secret Witness (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in May.