settled behind leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, ran on strongly under pressure final furlong, got up on line
pressed leader, ridden to lead narrowly 2f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened close home
led narrowly, headed 3f out, close up when ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed post
held up in touch, rapid headway to lead 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
in rear, well off the pace when ridden over 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
NonRunner
A competitive opener but, taking into rider’s claims, ZULU ZANDER is actually better off with Shamshon when beating that rival a length over track and trip 10 days ago. David Evans’ sprinter is also better drawn today and loves to hear his hooves rattle. Spurofthemoment has won on Turf but seems better on the all-weather but Boom The Groom is still capable on his day and Boundless Power produced a promising first run for Mick Appleby at Chelmsford. Invincible Larne is eased in grade and preferred to Capla Spirit of the others.
Invincible Larne (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) In rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Arecibo (9-7) at Newmarket 5f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Spurofthemoment 11-4jfav (9-6) Made all, clear over 1f out, shaken up and ran on strongly inside final furlong, unchallenged, won at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Shamshon (9-6) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Boom The Groom (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Saaheq (9-9) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Zulu Zander (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Edged left start, made all, ridden and ran on, won at Brighton 5f hcp (5) gf in Apr beating Shamshon (9-5) by 1l, 7 ran.
Capla Spirit 5-2 (9-4) In touch in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Saaheq (9-9) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Shamshon (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Raced wide in touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Zulu Zander (9-7) at Brighton 5f hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Boundless Power (IRE) 7-4fav (10-0) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Cash Machine (9-3) at Chelmsford City 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.