led for 1f, chased leader, hung left from 2f out, soon weakened when eased soon no chance
slowly into stride, outpaced, headway under pressure on outside over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 50 yards
chased leaders on outside, ridden and edged left from 2f out, stayed on same pace
led after 1f, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, went 2nd 4f out, led 2f out, hard ridden final furlong, headed final 50 yards
slowly away, always outpaced
prominent 2f, soon behind
The Old Fella, Pires and Copper King are the three to concentrate on here and the vote is given to The Old Fella. The selection caught the eye on his debut when he finished a good fourth behind Baby Strange at Ascot. He is sure to come on for the run and with ground conditions to suit and the assistance of Ryan Moore in the saddle he should take all the beating. Pires was second in a field of only three at this track last time and he is another who will benefit from the run as he was very green on his debut. However, he proved that day that he can handle the track and he is respected. Copper King has shown fair form on his two runs to date but he will need to improve to get his head in front today. Eddie Jock may prove best of the remainder but for the winner we will return to The Old Fella.
Copper King 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and hung left over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Tom Tower (9-3) at Chepstow 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Eddie Jock (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, soon outpaced, 5th of 8, 3l behind Blue Madeira (8-9) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) sft in May.
Pires 6-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon chased winner, ridden halfway, no impression over 1f out, 2nd of 3, 3 1/2l behind Bahama Mama (9-1) at Brighton 6f nov med aut stk (6) gf.
Inflight (IRE) 10-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, soon prominent, switched left to join far side group halfway, weakened 2f out, 9th of 15, 10l behind Camissa (8-6) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (5) sft in May.
Lady Lily (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Soon prominent, outpaced over 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 5l behind Bicoastal (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in May.
Moist 66-1 (9-0) Slowly away, always in rear, 11th of 12, 9l behind Bicoastal (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in May.
Saxenberg 100-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 11, 10l behind Gradetime (8-8) at Southwell 5f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) fbs in Apr.
The Old Fella 12-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Baby Strange (9-2) at Ascot 6f 2yo stk (3) gs in May.
