led, pressed from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed post
tracked leader, pressed leader from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led post
tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, kept on
close up in rear, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders
slowly away soon close up, ridden and weakened 2f out
A tricky contest with Falak and Hawkerland expected to improve now handicapping for the first time having yet to threaten in maiden races. The latter makes most appeal of that pair over today’s distance but both St Andrews and Rob's Legacy have tough tasks racing from out of the weights. BOSTONIAN spent over two years off the track and has had just the eight starts despite his age. Not beaten far when fifth over 1m4f in a handicap at Goodwood recently, Shaun Lycett’s charge may well be good enough in this.
Bostonian 20-1 (9-5) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, mostly chased winner until approaching final furlong, ridden inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 5th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Thames Knight (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Hawkerland (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on outside over 1f out, modest 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Wasatch Range (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Falak (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along in mid-division over 2f out, hung left and ridden over 1f out, plugged on in moderate 6th final furlong, 6th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Archetype (9-2) at Chelmsford City 1m mdn stks (4) pol in May.
St Andrews (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, driven over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, chased winner towards finish, no impression, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Mamnoon (8-10) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) fm in May.
Rob's Legacy 25-1 (8-2) Always behind, 6th of 8, 11l behind Kashgar (9-10) at Chepstow 2m hcp (6) gf in May.