raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, under pressure and no extra when headed well inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, effort and every chance over 1f out, not quickened, kept on one pace
always behind and never dangerous final 2f
led, pressed from 3f out, headed over 1f out, edged left and lost 3rd inside final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden 3f out, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, beaten when hampered and checked inside final furlong
held up behind, effort and chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, no progress and eased final furlong
held up behind, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on steadily to lead well inside final furlong and drew clear near finish
in rear, ridden and struggling final 2f, never nearer
tracked leader on outer, pressed leader 3f out, every chance over 2f out, 2 over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, no headway, never nearer
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure and edged right inside final furlong, took 3rd well inside final furlong, no chance with leading pair
short of room soon after start, nearly hit rail, soon mid-division, in touch 3f out, soon ridden and weakened from 2f out
started slowly, short of room soon after start, chased, always in rear, struggling over 2f out, never a factor
Nonrunner
Stormbeam doesn't look overburdened with a mark of 65 for his handicap debut and now stepped up in trip he is fancied to see off Willkandoo and Driven. The selection has shown a semblance of ability in three runs to date, with his best performances coming on the all-weather last season. The drop to six furlongs was against him last time out and he can improve now tried over this trip. Wilkandoo was well-backed last time and he looks to be ahead of the handicapper. However he doesn't appear to be blessed with a turn of foot and his two wins have comes at courses with a stiff uphill finish so it remains to be seen whether this track will play to his strengths. Monashee Rock won well last time and warrants a 4lb rise in the weights; however he needs to show that a mile is what he really wants. Dream Sea has but some fair performances in recently, but all have come in defeat, whilst Nikolaievich has claims. However his profile is patchy to say the least and he is hard to truly fancy. Addikt was disappointing recently at Goodwood, but the track may not have truly suited having disappointed there before and today's drop in trip may also be in his favour. Mr Hitchens has plenty of weight and whilst he ran well last time, he will do well to give lumps of weight away here in first-time blinkers. Driven must be considered as he has shown ability here in the past, however he is yet to fulfil his potential, so we are happy to take him on and side with Stormbeam to small stakes.
Mr Hichens 7-1 (9-4) In touch, effort when hung right over 1f out, hung badly left inside final furlong, hit rail final 75yds, soon eased, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Yathreb (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Willkandoo (USA) 10-11fav (8-8) In touch, hampered well over 4f out, ran on and hard driven to lead well inside final furlong, won at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Desiderio (8-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Monashee Rock (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Started slowly, held up in rear stand's side, headway over 2f out, strong run and quickened well to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Salisbury 7f fll hcp (5) gd beating Danseuse Volante (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Desiderio 12-1 (8-10) Led, clear halfway, driven approaching final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Willkandoo (8-8) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Driven (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) In touch, hard driven 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 14, 9l behind Blue Sky Basin (9-7) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Mahadee (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Started slowly, settled in rear, ridden 3f out, plenty to do, wide 2f out, hard ridden, no impression on leaders, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Relative Strength (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Coole Dodger (IRE) 40-1 (7-11) Always towards rear, outpaced final 2f, 9th of 10, 6l behind Stevie Thunder (8-12) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd.
Feasible 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, going well enough 2f out, shaken up over 1f out and ran on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Vineyard (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Dream Sea 3-1 (9-5) Led, ridden 4f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Grethel (8-7) at Hamilton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) gf.
Nikolaievich (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Started slowly, towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 9th of 17, 7l behind Grit (8-12) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Stormbeam (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, never near leaders, 10th of 16, 11l behind Choiseau (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stk (5) gf.
Charmel's Lad 7-2fav (9-1) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, soon edged left, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 2l behind Rosie Says No (8-11) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in May.
Star Pattern (USA) 11-2 (9-1) Awkward leaving stalls, held up in rear, came wide entering straight, edged left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Titfer (8-5) at Warwick 1m 3yo app hcp (6) frm.
Addikt (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Held up, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 6th of 16, 10l behind Addwaitya (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
