behind, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, never on terms
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway halfway, weakened 2f out
held up, headway halfway, every chance 2f out, soon one pace
went left start, chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well
in touch, lost place over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out
slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, under pressure halfway, soon weakened
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, edged left, ran on, not reached winner
soon led, headed over 2f out, soon faded
hampered start, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Plenty of ifs and buts here with the exception of King Of Cadeaux who is selected. Mikael Magnusson stated that he thought that his charge would improve significantly for his reappearance and that he had benefited from a wind operation following a narrow win on his handicap debut last month. The handicapper has only put him up by a couple of pounds for that run and he should be backed to follow up. The majority of the field are unexposed and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of them. Flower still needs to learn to settle and has shown signs of temperament but Peas In A Pod should be in the mix if he can manage to take a handier position than he did over course and distance last time. My Flame was friendless in the market last time but only went down narrowly to a horse that's won again since and has live claims on that form although the underfoot conditions may well be contrasting which raises another question. All considered, King Of Cadeaux appears to be the safest option.
Carmela Maria 12-1 (8-12) With leader on outer to over 2f out, gradually weakened, 10th of 17, 14l behind Tawaash (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Averoo 33-1 (8-5) Rear of main group, headway over 2f out, effort when not much room inside final furlong, kept on well, 6th of 17, 5l behind Mexican Venture (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Minwir (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 10l behind Buddy Holly (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Flower 3-1fav (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 11, 7l behind Reclamation (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) pol.
Cryptonite Diamond (USA) 7-1 (9-2) Went left start, prominent, lost place on inside over 4f out, no danger after, 8th of 13, 17l behind Race The Moon (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Oct.
Admirals Way 10-1 (8-6) In touch, effort 3f out, ridden, hung right throughout final furlong, pressed winner, no extra, 2nd of 11, nk behind Party In The Park (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 3yo clm (5) gd.
Demure Princess 25-1 (7-9) Held up, hard ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened quickly, last of 14, 13l behind Harlech Castle (8-13) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Amber Ridge 33-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 10th of 12, 9l behind Nice Wee Girl (8-13) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
My Flame 50-1 (8-8) Chased leader, led approaching 3f out, headed 2f out, stayed on but not pace of winner, 2nd of 11, nk behind Topazes (9-8) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Bettys Touch 8-1 (8-2) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, never reached leaders, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Ocean Transit (8-10) at Windsor 6f 2yo fll hcp (5) gf in Aug.
King of Cadeaux (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Steadied start, settled in rear, headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to lead post, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Forever Changes (9-1) by a ns, 10 ran.
Galley Slave (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Slowly away, always outpaced, 5th of 6, 8l behind Lujiana (8-8) at Southwell 5f 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Nisbah 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 20l behind Aromatherapy (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Peas In A Pod 7-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Oh So Saucy (9-8) at Yarmouth 7f stk 0-55 (6) gf.
Cheeky Try (USA) 9-1 (8-5) With leader, ridden 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind Ledgerwood (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) gf.
Miss Olivia 11-1 (8-5) Raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon outpaced, 10th of 16, 17l behind Metal Madness (8-12) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
