mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, switched right start, behind and outpaced, stayed on final furlong, no impression
chased leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong
mid-division, chased leaders halfway, one pace
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong
slowly away, ridden halfway, one pace, no impression
chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
Corridor Creeper, Lafi and Sierra Vista stand out at the weights here and we take the first-named to do the business. Corridor Creeper is another Milton Bradley raider here and he will act on this faster ground, though won't be unduly troubled if the rains come. He has a decent draw here and is also a few pounds better off with Lafi on their running at Newbury last season, so he should confirm that form and score. Lafi is a decent sort, especially on fast ground, although it's been a long time between drinks for David Nicholls' gelding. Even so, this is not as competitive as some races he has been in and he should be on the premises. Sierra Vista would definitely appreciate some rain. She too has ability especially over this trip, but has only once won on ground faster than good and so is opposed. Course and distance winner Fonthill Road has possibilities if putting his best foot forward, but it would be a surprise if anything outside these four won, and we think it will be Corridor Creeper.
Chookie Heiton (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not pace of front pair, 4th of 6, 6l behind One Putra (9-0) at Haydock 6f stk (3) gf.
Bahamian Pirate (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Always behind, never dangerous, 5th of 6, 15l behind One Putra (9-0) at Haydock 6f stk (3) gf.
Corridor Creeper (FR) 16-1 (8-13) Raced stands side, outpaced, never a factor, 10th of 22, 4l behind Dandy Man (8-4) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, disputed lead approaching final furlong, just touched off, 2nd of 27, shd behind Presto Shinko (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Hoh Hoh Hoh 14-1 (8-8) Steadied start, in rear, some progress over 2f out on outer, no impression, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 11l behind Gimasha (8-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Sept.
If Paradise 8-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Green Manalishi (8-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Apr.
Lafi (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Took keen hold mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 8l behind Welsh Emperor (9-13) at Thirsk 6f stk (3) gd in Apr.
Out After Dark 25-1 (9-4) Raced far side, chased leaders, struggling halfway, soon beaten, 12th of 17, 7l behind Paradise Isle (8-13) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
Pawan (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Held up, keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6l behind Phluke (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Sierra Vista 9-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace, 4th of 14, 2l behind Indian Maiden (9-4) at Bath 5f lst fll stk (1) gf.
