dwelt, tracked leaders, to over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened 2f out
prominent, chased leader 3f out, stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, joined on post
in rear, ridden along 6f out, soon lost place, tailed off over 2f out
with leader, led 7f out, quickened clear 2f out, weakened well inside final furlong, headed close home
held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, to dead heat post
led narrowly to 7f out, stayed prominent, weakened quickly 2f out
Rightful Ruler hails from a stable in form and can see off the challenge of Magic Instinct in what looks a two-horse race on paper. With Barry Hills in better form than Marcus Tregoning at present, Rightful Ruler should make a bold bid to get his head in front at the seventh time of asking. His experience should come in handy against Magic Instinct who to be fair shaped well enough when third to Unfurled at Goodwood 16 days ago. The second that day, Glistening, came out to frank the form at Thirsk on Saturday, and so Magic Instinct will be expected to open his account before too long. Although confined to the all-weather of late, Rightful Ruler's first two outings last autumn were both on this track, so although he is definitely not one of the stable's leading lights, he has enough experience and knowledge of the track to make him the selection. The rest appear to be up against it but any money for Mick Channon's Royal Jet would be of interest. Basically, Magic Instinct has the scope, but at the likely odds, is worth opposing with Rightful Ruler.
Fosroc (USA) Royal Anthem gelding, half-brother to three winners from 6f to 1m.
Magic Instinct 16-1 (9-0) Soon in touch, switched left and ran green 2f out, ridden and ran on over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 12, 11l behind Unfurled (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Patrician Dealer 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 27l behind Jazrawy (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn (D3) pol in Oct.
Rightful Ruler 10-3 (8-9) Chased leader, led over 4f out until ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Blue Train (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Royal Jet 16-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, no headway final 2f, 11th of 12, 46l behind Unfurled (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Joli Classical (IRE) 100-1 (8-6) Behind, kept on steadily final 2f, never dangerous, 6th of 15, 11l behind National Trust (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Kitty 50-1 (8-9) Chased winner to 7f out, stayed handy, kept on same pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 10l behind Mystery Lot (8-9) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
