held up and keen, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one paced
steadied start and held up rear, effort 3f out, never on terms
steadied start, held up, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon hung left driven out
soon led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, one pace
keen and chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, soon headed, ridden and weakened 3f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, chased clear winner in vain inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Beverley Hill Billy and the consistent Copper King look the two to concentrate on here with the vote narrowly going to the first-named. Alan King's gelding won on his only start on the turf last year and assuming that he is primed up and ready to go, he looks the one to side with. Jockey Eddie Ahern is riding well at present and with the stable in form, he looks hard to oppose. The obvious danger id Copper King however he tends to find at least one too good and is starting to look hard to win with. Alfredian Park disappointed on his handicap debut so looks one to steer clear of at present, whilst Alfresco wasn't beaten far on his most recent turf outing but he looks more at home on the all-weather. Lazy Darren has claims dropped in trip, however Beverley Hill Billy looks the best and gets the nod.
Copper King 33-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, just held towards finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Kay Gee Be (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Alfresco 9-1 (9-0) Steadied start, settled towards rear, no progress from 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 5l behind Eau Good (8-11) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Lazy Darren 9-1 (8-4) Always behind, 7th of 12, 11l behind Metaphoric (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Carson's Spirit (USA) 20-1 (8-13) Steadied start and soon switched left, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 7, 8l behind Prince Sabaah (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Beverly Hill Billy 10-1 (9-0) Took keen hold in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Strobilus (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
Up In Arms (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Zoom One (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Stagehand (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 9th of 13, 9l behind Malyana (9-4) at Epsom 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Lap of Honour (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Held up, headway on outer over 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 14, 8l behind Kay Gee Be (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Alfredian Park 4-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Chookie Hamilton (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.
