held up, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, one pace final furlong
effort over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, pushed along over 3f out, always behind
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
soon behind
chased leaders, driven to lead 2f out, ran on
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 2f out, not much room well over 1f out, never near leaders
prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, eased well over 1f out
prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner well over 1f out until final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous
The three against the field are Gem Bien, Frank's Quest and Paso Doble with the vote going to the last named. Rod Millmans charge looked gracious in defeat over course and distance last time out when beaten by Perez. This race looks easier and if able to capitalize on that fact he ought to take some beating. Frank's Quest was a further seven lengths back in third that day and will struggle to reverse the placings here. Gem Bien is another to note in the betting as he was a fine second at Southwell last time out and although soundly beaten that day he has the ability to win a contest of this nature at some point. Naval Attach is also a danger as his form looks better now he has moved stables and is another to note. But for the winner we return to Paso Doble.
Samson Quest 15-2 (10-11) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 10l behind Sol Rojo (11-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Paso Doble 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway well over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Perez (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Jun.
Eijaaz (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Slow away, pushed along in rear, ridden and headway on inner 2f out, one pace and no impression, 6th of 10, 15l behind Fremen (9-11) at Musselburgh 1m 1f clm (5) gd.
Frank's Quest (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up, headway on outside well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Perez (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Jun.
Shaaban (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Ran in snatches, chased leaders, ridden over 6f out, weakened over 2f out, 3rd of 6, 23l behind Zalkani (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f clm (6) pol in Jun.
Gem Bien (USA) 22-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 5l behind California Laws (9-1) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
Bob Baileys 25-1 (9-2) Started slowly, held up, headway to lead 5f out, ridden, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 15l behind Brave Dane (9-8) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in May.
Naval Attache 9-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, edged 5f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Writ (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
