held last, ridden and switched right just over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders
with leader, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, good headway over 1f out, quickened well to lead inside final furlong, pushed out readily
close up, ridden over 1f out, not pace to challenge, weakened inside final furlong
soon led, ridden over 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
BATEEUR always tries his best and can land the finale at the expense of Princess Rose Anne and Style Icon. The selection is tough and consistent and is the form horse in the race. He won at Folkestone earlier in the month and was not discredited when finishing third at Lingfield off a nine pound higher mark. He runs off the same mark this time around and as it looks like an easier opportunity for him he is difficult to oppose. Princess Rose Anne landed back to back races at Bath and Folkestone in April but she has since struggled after rising in the weights. She faired better when third at Lingfield last time out and is one to note in the market. Style Icon is relatively unexposed compared to the majority of his rivals and is open to further improvement. He ran well enough at Yarmouth last time out and is an each way possibility; however, Bateleur is the form horse and is given the vote to win again.
Princess Rose Anne (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Led, ridden 2f out, one pace when headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Sands Crooner (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Heaven 13-2 (9-0) Always in rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, last of 7, 7l behind Canadian Danehill (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Back In The Red (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Chased leader 2f, ridden, weakened 2f out, 5th of 6, 8l behind Imprimis Tagula (8-13) at Southwell 5f clm stks (6) fbs in Mar.
Espy 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Invincible Lad (9-4) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Bateleur 4-1fav (9-8) Mid-division, headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Golden Dixie (9-12) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Style Icon 11-2 (9-5) Close up, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, hung left and weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Tyfos (10-0) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Tadlil 3-1fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged left and one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Over To You Bert (8-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcap (6) pol in Feb.