Thorny Mandate steadied start, held up, headway over 1f out, progressing when switched left inside final furlong, ran on to lead post
Gamesters Lady chased front pair until 7f out, closed to lead over 1f out, headed post
Hucking Heat missed break, midfield, switched right and headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, ran on
Old Romney chased leaders, chased clear front pair 7f out until over 2f out, soon outpaced, plugged on at one pace final furlong
Is It Me led, pushed along and headed over 5f out, remained with leader, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Prelude chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Terminate held up, headway on wide outside over 2f out, one pace final furlong
Hugs Destiny with leader, led over 5f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
Compton Dragon slowly into stride, held up, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
Bienheureux missed break, midfield, headway 5f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Candy Anchor always behind
Rudry World slowly into stride, always behind
Sir Sandicliffe midfield, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Analyis of the race
More competitive than many a lady amateur riders' handicap, and a strong pace too. This race has been farmed by Mark Brisbourne, who had five of the first seven in 2006 and the first three home in 2007. He had to make do with a one-two this time as THORNY MANDATE got up close home, doing well to reel in the leader and confirming that he is in decent heart and on a good mark.
Stablemate Gamestars Lady led early in the straight until the final strides and the fitting of cheekpieces seemed to help her rediscover a bit of form.
Is It Me was one of two who helped force a strong pace up front and ultimately did the better of the pair, ahead of the 2007 winner Prelude, who ran better for the return to this track.
Tote
Tote Win: 9.3
Tote place (1): 3
Tote place (2): 4.3
Exacta: 153.7
CSF: 102
Total SP: 122
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