mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, brief effort 2f out
mid-division, kept on one pace
steadied start and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon switched right, kept on to chase leaders and took 2nd line
mid-division, steady headway from 5f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
started slowly and never a factor
keen, mid-division, hampered and lost place after 2f
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
steadied start, held up, headway on inside over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, led soon after and clear
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out and weakened
prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, faded close home
led, ridden over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear
keen in rear, never a factor
Princelywallywogan has progressed nicely of late and is taken to follow up his Folkestone win from 12 days ago. Patavium Prince and Jarvo also rate as leading contenders at this level, while Ready To Crown is an interesting one to note in the betting at longer odds. The last named started her racing career by winning a Huntingdon bumper but has subsequently shown an aptitude for the summer code. Today's trip will suit her well and a big run can be expected. Jarvo has a bit to prove under top weight but is in great heart just now; so cannot be confidently discounted. However, it is a little disconcerting that he burst a blood vessel at Wetherby last month. Patavium Prince has been on the premises several times at this sort of level and it is surely a matter of time before another race comes his way. Still, he is hardly a prolific winner (1 from 35 previous starts), so it may be best to play each-way where he is concerned. Therefore, we turn to Princelywallywogan as the best option on this occasion. The John Harris-trained selection won with a bit in hand at Folkestone and, from only 2lb higher in the weights, he has hardly been punished for that success. Pat Cosgrave renews the acquaintances with the six-year-old and the partnership is fancied to be very hard to beat in the opener.
Noah Jameel 13-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 6l behind Snake Skin (9-2) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Mar.
Barbirolli 7-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 13l behind Prince Noel (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Ready To Crown (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to take third towards finish, not trouble leaders, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Having A Ball (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol.
Patavium Prince (IRE) 9-1 (8-3) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, edging right final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Western Roots (8-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Princelywallywogan 6-1 (8-9) Broke well, mid-division, headway halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gs beating Flight Dream (9-4) by 1l, 13 ran.
King of Connacht 33-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1l behind Princelywallywogan (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Sahf London 4-1 (9-0) Mid-division and keen on outside, joined leaders 5f out, ridden and led briefly 2f out, faded, 8th of 11, 6l behind Lough Beg (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol.
Mix N Match 13-2 (8-8) Behind, ridden and outpaced final 2f, 10th of 12, 15l behind Not Now Lewis (8-10) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Brouhaha 12-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held, slightly hampered 3f out, switched left 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, strong challenge near finish, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Smash N'Grab (8-13) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Top Seed (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Started slowly, in rear, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 9th of 16, 7l behind Snake Skin (9-2) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Mar.
Joe Jo Star 14-1 (8-10) Prominent, weakened well over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Casablanca Minx (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Monda 7-1 (8-10) Mid-division, effort halfway, no impression, 11th of 13, 11l behind Fast Freddie (8-9) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Nov.
Prince Rossi (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Pulled hard in mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 15l behind Ryan's Future (8-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Fateful Attraction 16-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 12l behind Safari Sundowner (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcap (5) pol in Feb.
Personify 25-1 (8-5) Pulled hard, in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 9l behind Princelywallywogan (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Cosimo Primo 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 11, 8l behind Picky (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f stk 0-55 (6) pol in Sept.
Jarvo 5-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Mar beating Tidy (8-10) by 1/2l, 10 ran.