took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside last, no impression
always towards rear
took keen hold, held up mid-division, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
dwelt, held up behind, never dangerous
held in touch, keen, headway on inner over 3f out, one pace final furlong
held up, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, mid-division, smooth headway on outer over 3f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon clear
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
Kylkenny is holding his form well and gets a confident vote in the finale. Lucayan Dancer, Archirondel and Blue Patrick are forwarded as the big dangers. The last named held his form well on the All Weather during the winter but ran a lack-lustre race at Hamilton last month. He has been given a sensible amount of time to get over whatever was troubling him that day and he has every chance of bouncing back in this company. Archirondel has been consistent at this level and knows his way around here well. He had Lucayan Dancer well beaten on his penultimate start and looks the main threat to the selection. However, Kylkenny has really found his racing shoes this season and is still feasibly well treated despite his recent hike in the weights. The 10-year-old takes his racing well and is sure to make this a solid test for the rest. The trip, draw and ground are not expected to pose him any problems and he is going to be hard to stop in his bid for the three-timer.
Kylkenny 5-2jt-fav Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, all out, won at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr beating Mr Midasman by a hd, 10 ran.
Star Sensation (IRE) 40-1 Always behind, 19th of 20, 22l behind San Antonio at Pontefract 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Lucayan Dancer 6-1 Mid-division, driven to chase leaders 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out, 11th of 19, 9l behind Archirondel at Beverley 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Emperor's Well 100-1 Led, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 16th of 20, 13l behind San Antonio at Pontefract 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Jacaranda (IRE) 8-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 16, 9l behind Montosari at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Wrenlane 14-1 In touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 18l behind Wahoo Sam at Southwell 1m hcp (E3) fbs in Dec.
Archirondel 6-1 Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Magic Sting at Redcar 1m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Blue Patrick 9-2 Held up, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 13th of 15, 16l behind Wroot Danielle at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp gs in Apr.
Santiburi Lad (IRE) 14-1 Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 19th of 20, 23l behind True Companion at Doncaster 1m 2f ldy rds hcp gd in Mar.
Come What July (IRE) 5-1 Keen, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Charmatic at Southwell 1m 3f app hcp gs in Apr.
Larad (IRE) 7-1 Mid-division, headway over 2f out, no further impression, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Blue Patrick at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp pol in Apr.
Kingsdon (IRE) 100-1 Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 15l behind Mungo Jerry at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp sft in Apr.
La Muette (IRE) 33-1 With winner, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 15l behind Dispol Foxtrot at Haydock 1m fll hcp hvy in Apr.
