chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous
led, headed after 1f, remained in touch, not much room over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
in touch, ridden 2f out, hung right over 1f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, one paced, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent for 3f
always behind
in touch, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent for 3f
held up behind leaders, smooth headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
Spanish Ace can bounce back with a win here at the main expense of Bo McGinty and Danzig River. The selection has run some good races over course and distance before and is suited by quick ground. He is now four pounds above his highest winning mark but the stable are in great form and he should go well from his good draw. Danzig River and Bo McGinty are tow who aren't well-drawn but this isn't a massive field so they can still be competitive. Bo McGinty was well-punted when last here but he was beaten in a photo. Expect another bold show, especially if the money comes again. Danzig River has also won over course and distance however he appears best over six furlongs these days. Matsunosuke should come on for his recent outing, the same applies to Bahamian Ballet. A tough handicap then, in which Spanish Ace gets the tentative vote.
Spanish Ace 40-1 (8-13) In touch stands' side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 20, 2l behind Colorus (8-5) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Playful Dane (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 3l behind Wanchai Lad (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Efistorm 14-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Off The Record (8-8) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs.
Bo McGinty (IRE) 17-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind Off The Record (8-8) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-90 (3) fbs.
Matsunosuke 5-1 (8-0) Awkward start, chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2l behind Classic Encounter (9-1) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
High Reach 14-1 (8-5) Chased leaders stands' side, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 20, 6l behind Colorus (8-5) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Malapropism 9-1 (8-11) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 3l behind No Time (7-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Namir (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 4l behind Desert Opal (9-1) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gd.