held up, headway over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, soon one pace
prominent, weakened 2f out
soon outpaced and behind, never dangerous
chased leaders, lost place halfway
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
with leaders, effort over 2f out, soon faded
always prominent, led over 1f out, soon ridden clear, held on well
held up, headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure
led until over 1f out, soon weakened
held up, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Dragon Flame may be able to land this heat but a number of the field can be given claims. Bold Minstrel hasn't won since winning this race last year and is 6lbs lower as a result but recent form would suggest that Mick Quinn has a stronger contender in Dragon Flame. He finished just behind Millfields Dream last time having made a winning reappearance over course and distance but did well to finish so close as he stumbled at the start at Newmarket. Millfields Dream should go close again whilst After The Show and Raccoon can both be given chances. Only In Jest made a fair debut for this yard last time and is considered whilst easing of the ground would bring Equuleus Pictor into the equation. A fiercely competitive sprint which may see Dragon Flame come out on top.
Desperate Dan 7-2jt-fav (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Luloah (8-5) at Chepstow 5f clm (6) sft.
Fast Freddie 9-2 (8-11) Held up 4f, chased leader over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 6th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Holbeck Ghyll (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Bookiesindex Boy 11-1 (8-9) Led, driven and headed over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 9l behind Garlogs (8-4) at Southwell 5f hcap (4) fbs.
Bold Minstrel (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Held up, chased leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 8l behind What Do You Know (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Millfields Dreams 10-1 (8-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Mango Music (9-5) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gs.
Raccoon (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Raced far side and led, headed overall inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 4th of 12, 1/2l behind Steelcut (9-8) at Hamilton 5f hcp (5) gf.
Equuleus Pictor 5-1 (8-4) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 5th of 14, 3/4l behind Punching (8-9) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gs.
Thoughtsofstardom 6-1 (8-2) Prominent, pulled hard, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Mango Music (9-5) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gs.
Only In Jest 17-2 (8-13) Led, soon clear, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened close home, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Magical Speedfit (9-0) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Shatter Resistant (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Reared start, slowly into stride, pulled hard, raced in rear, short of room from 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, soon eased, 11th of 13, 6l behind Espy (9-4) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
After The Show 15-8jt-fav (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, soon ridden and one pace, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind What Do You Know (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Dragon Flame (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind What Do You Know (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
