steadied start in rear, switched to centre over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
raced wide held up, weakened halfway
in touch, headway entering final 2f, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong
pressed leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide close up, ridden and weakened halfway
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer
tracked leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on
raced wide tracked leaders, weakened halfway
went right start in touch, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Blistering Dancer was winning for only the second time in 36 attempts when successful at Thirsk last time and Tasaaboq needed 27 starts to finally get his head in front when scoring over 6f here last month with Fossa behind. Several of these went close on their latest starts including Jack The Laird, Red Flute and JOHN JOINER but the latter is preferred on his second over today’s trip at Bath as this looks a slightly easier task.
Fossa 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Tasaaboq (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Kuanyao (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon lost 2nd, weakened into 4th final 75 yards, 4th of 5, 4 1/4l behind Seek The Fair Land (9-6) at Lingfield 6f stks (6) pol in Apr.
Tasaaboq 4-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Generalyse (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
John Joiner 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Lucky Clover (9-5) at Bath 5f hcp (6) gf in May.
Very First Blade 7-1 (9-7) In touch, effort 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Pancake Day (9-6) at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Spray Tan 12-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway halfway, never a threat, 7th of 10, 10l behind Lucky Clover (9-5) at Bath 5f hcp (6) gf in May.
Rat Catcher (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Half reared start, always behind, 9th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Tasaaboq (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Red Flute 5-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Pharoh Jake (9-2) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Jack The Laird (IRE) 6-4fav (8-11) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, caught post, 2nd of 8, shd behind Cuban Queen (8-8) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Blistering Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Made all far side group and overall leader throughout, hung left under pressure over 1f out, strongly challenged inside final furlong, held on gamely, won at Thirsk 6f hcp (6) gd in Apr beating Artbeat (8-12) by hd, 18 ran.
Willow Spring 66-1 (8-7) Raced stand side, tracked leader, led group over 1f out, no chance with far side group, 13th of 16, 11 1/4l behind Perfect Words (9-6) at Thirsk 5f hcp (6) gd in May.