dwelt, soon switched left to inner, in rear, switched right 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to take 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, going easily 2f out, quickened to lead approaching final furlong and soon clear
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, headway and switched right to challenge over 1f out, soon hung right and beaten, eased final furlong
pulled hard in touch, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
prominent on outer, ridden to take slight lead over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
slight lead to halfway, soon lost place, eased over 1f out
pressed leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
very slowly away and lost all chance at start
behind, outpaced and ridden along halfway, never able to challenge
behind, never near leaders
pressed leaders, led halfway, hard ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Last time out winners Danehill Stroller, Thurlestone Rock and Maddie's A Jem are all likely to have their backers here but preference is for High Reach, who is entitled to strip fitter for his recent return to action. The Terry Mills-trained colt was having his first outing for two months when a respectable third behind Seel Of Approval at Haydock earlier this month and, with improvement to come for that run, he looks worth a bet off a favourable mark. Danehill Stroller has more to do than when winning a classified stakes race at Newcastle last time, as does Yarmouth maiden winner Maddie's A Jem, who did not beat a great deal then and faces a stiffer task here. A bigger threat then may be Thurlestone Rock although a 7lb rise for his success at Lingfield last time looks a little harsh. Michelle Ma Belle, who has slipped to an attractive mark, and John Dunlop's Goodwood Prince are others to consider but we stick with High Reach, who has solid claims.
