behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead close home
held up and keen, ridden halfway, never dangerous
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on, headed close home
chase leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken
Fongs Gazelle, Merry Moon and Persian Peril are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters and the tentative vote is given to Fongs Gazelle. The selection was a fair third behind Prince Golan last time out. That form has since been franked and with the return to this faster surface also sure to bring about more improvement he will be hard to beat. Merry Moon rates the main danger on his latest second behind Yeravan but all his best form of late has been on a slightly softer surface and he looks opposable on that basis. Persian Peril was a fair fourth behind Whiffle last time and is another worth place claims but he hung badly last time so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Princess Palatine was third on her debut behind Emmas Surprise and is another that is sure to improve but that form has since been let down. Of the remainder Cassie's Choice is from a shrewd in form yard and could go well at a price but for the winner we are happy to return to Fongs Gazelle.
Smirfy's Silver 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 12, 16l behind Proper (8-9) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Stay Active (USA) Johannesburg colt out of 6f winner Mature Miss.
Persian Peril 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in touch, headway and hung left over 2f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Whiffle (8-12) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Cassie's Choice (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, hung right throughout, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Majestic Roi (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) gf.
Fongs Gazelle 7-1 (8-12) In touch far side, driven over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Prince Golan (9-3) at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (4) hvy in May.
Merry Moon (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Chased leaders stand side group, ridden to chase winner 2f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 16, 5l behind Yerevan (8-8) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) gd.
Vanatina (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced, last of 11, 16l behind Nina Blini (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Princess Palatine (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Emma's Surprise (9-0) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) gf in May.