tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out, soon beaten
rear mid-division, pushed along well over 2f out, not clear run 2f out, soon weakened
awkward leaving stalls, soon raced keenly in md-division, pushed along and headway 2f out, led narrowly inside last, ridden briefly and asserted towards finish, readily
handy, pushed along well over 2f out, weakened quickly
prominent, led well over 1f out, headed narrowly entering final furlong, soon ridden and every chance, no extra last 75 yards
led, pushed along and headed well over 1f out, gradually faded
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, ridden inside last and no impression when hampered near line
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, no response
rear mid-division, pushed along 2f out, soon hung left and beaten
mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on, not pace to challenge
slowly into stride, always behind
dwelt, rear mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
Most have been finding it tough to make the frame on recent starts, but AUROPHOBIA is the obvious exception and looks the logical way to go. However, his consistent run of form has all been on the all-weather this year, so he does need to translate that level to the new turf season. This looks a good starting point, though, especially with Billy Loughnane claiming his valuable 5lb. Empire Of The Sun is a threat as he's finished close-up to the placed horses the last twice and David Probert is a good booking. He's also lightly-raced and the trip will suit. Urban Jungle is a possible improver and keep an eye on Larrsen for any market support as he's probably better than he's shown to date.
Urban Jungle (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Wildfell (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Aurophobia (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Soon led, headed 8f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Looe P Looe (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Larrsen 12-1 (9-9) Off the pace in mid-division on inside, some late minor headway, never threatened, 7th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Wildfell (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Finn Star (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Prominent, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Landlordtothestars (9-7) at Southwell 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Threebars (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Bumped start, off the pace and always towards rear, 10th of 12, 11 1/2l behind Wildfell (9-7) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Hawkes Bay 28-1 (9-5) Steadied start, raced keenly off the pace in last trio, never on terms, 7th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Fullforward (9-5) at Leicester 1m (6) gf in Oct.
La Traviata (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division out wide, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon hung left, hung left and weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Equiami (9-8) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Empire Of The Sun 15-2 (9-2) Mid-division on inside, pushed along over 3f out, headway far side of group under pressure 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Equiami (9-8) at Southwell 1m hcp (6) pol in Apr.
La Mia Dutchessa (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Led early, tracked leaders, not much room over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 13 1/2l behind Looe P Looe (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Athene's Kiss (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Held up, pushed along 3f out, weakened and dropped towards rear inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 10l behind Creme De Cacao (9-2) at Chelmsford City 7f fll stks (5) pol in Mar.
Smart Shot 80-1 (8-9) Outpaced and always in rear, well beaten over 1f out, last of 8, 7 1/4l behind Gone (9-11) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Covertly (FR) 250-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, finished detached, last of 11, 23l behind Creme De Cacao (9-2) at Chelmsford City 7f fll stks (5) pol in Mar.
