took keen hold, prominent on inner, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
held up in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on until faded inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leaders after, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, driven out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened and lost touch over 2f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off
behind, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, never nearer
always towards rear, never dangerous final 2f
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders
tracked leader after 2f, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on, headed and no extra well inside final furlong
started slowly and always in rear, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Arthur¿s Edge has been in great spirit of late and is take to score again at the expense of Millfield and Don Pietro. The selection has risen in the weights as a result of winning three of his last four races. They have all come on the all weather at Wolverhampton but he had shown some form on the turf late last season to warrant respect. The stable have their horses in good fettle and although he has top weight to carry he should be able to over come that. Millfield is only three pounds higher for winning at Brighton last month and will have his supporters. He had been successful on the all weather prior to that so is one to note. As is Don Pietro who carries a six pound penalty for winning over in the Channel Islands last week. That form is not recognised so he could be unfairly treated. He is better judged on his Wolverhamton win prior to that and coming from a yard that like a tilt at the ring any market moves should be noted. But for the winner we return to Arthur¿s Edge.
Don Pietro (10-12) won at L'ancresse 1m hcp gf beating Kristinor (9-8) by a hd, 3 ran.
Millfield (IRE) 10-3 (9-4) Steadied start, took keen hold, headway to chase leaders 2f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr beating Haasem (8-11) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Master Mahogany 11-1 (8-12) Broke well, led briefly, stayed prominent, ridden, close up 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 10, 16l behind The Snatcher (8-9) at Bath 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Gazboolou 33-1 (8-7) Close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened inside final 2f, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Look So (8-10) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Royal Storm (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 14l behind Ivory Lace (9-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sept.
Cool Ebony 33-1 (8-8) Behind, headway on outer over 4f out, raced stand side entering straight, soon weakened, last of 18, 45l behind Jewelled Dagger (8-9) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Coup d'Etat 25-1 (9-1) Prominent, weakened over 4f out, 14th of 15, 26l behind Unlimited (8-2) at Chepstow 7f hcap (5) gd.
Art Market (CAN) 4-1 (8-13) Close up, chased winner, not much room and slightly outpaced over 2f out, ralliedjust over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Dream of Fortune (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Sun Catcher (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Always mid-division, 10th of 18, 12l behind Glencal (9-12) at Salisbury 7f ldy rds hcp (6) gd.
Merrymadcap (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Mid-division, effort to chase leaders 3f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Ermine Grey (8-2) at Chepstow 1m hcap (6) gd.
Unlimited 5-1fav (8-2) In touch, effort and headway over 2f out, edged right final furlong, kept on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Chepstow 7f hcap (5) gd beating Violent Velocity (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced, some late progress, 8th of 14, 15l behind Ermine Grey (8-2) at Chepstow 1m hcap (6) gd.
Arthur's Edge 5-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, challenged from over 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr beating Chief Exec (9-1) by 2l, 8 ran.
