led to 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, eased when beaten
chased leaders on outer, ridden halfway, no impression final 2f
dwelt, soon in touch on outside, driven over 1f out, one pace
took keen hold in touch, not clear run and edged left inside final 2f, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders on inner and always going well, led inside final 2f, soon clear
held up and behind, outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, flashed tail under pressure but stayed on final furlong
slowly away, always well behind, tailed off when virtually pulled up final furlong
with leader, led briefly 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
chased leaders 4f
It is very hard to be dogmatic in naming the winner here but , from a shortlist containing Caan, Charlie Delta, Johnny The Fish, Mister Benedictine, Tent and Dune Melody, we will side with Tent. The selection showed promise on his debut when fourth to Zato at Nottingham. Using that horse as a benchmark, he holds Caan on that form, and, with the stable's juveniles going well of late, he is entitled to go well. Caan's effort here behind Zato over a furlong shorter trip here last time certainly affords him respect, though, while Charlie Delta should be sharper for his seasonal return, as should Johnny The Fish, who was unplaced in what was probably a better event than this at Newbury last time. Mister Benedictine was pitched in at a deeper level than this on his debut, and is another that should be given consideration, while Dune Melody's fourth to Royal Engineer at Carlisle last time stands up to scrutiny in the context of this race. Overall, though, we will just side with Tent.
Caan 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out and slightly outpaced, no impression over 1f out, kept on again inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Zato (9-0) at Brighton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Charlie Delta 14-1 (8-7) In touch on outer, ridden over 2f out, no progress and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 7l behind Grimes Faith (9-0) at Bath 5f nov stk (5) frm.
Johnny The Fish 16-1 (8-11) Hung left most of way, chased leaders until weakened and behind final 2f, 8th of 10, 11l behind To Sender (9-0) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm.
Mister Benedictine 50-1 (8-12) Slowly away, ran green and outpaced, last of 5, 7l behind Green Pride (9-0) at Windsor 5f nov stk (5) gf.
Tent (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Zato (9-2) at Nottingham 6f nov stk (5) gf.
Dune Melody (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Royal Engineer (9-0) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Kissimee Whittingham filly out of a moderate racemare.
Noble Nova 4-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, pushed along towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 11l behind Dixie Belle (8-11) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (6) gf.
Tour d'Amour (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Made most, driven along 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Marriage Value (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) gs.
Tin And Lint 66-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Upper Hand (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gs.
