took keen hold, always prominent, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken
led, headed 6f out, hampered 5f out and over 4f out, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
soon chasing leader, led 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced keenly, steadied into mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, never nearer
held up towards rear, headway on outside approaching final furlong, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, no impression
switched left soon after start, held up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, never able to challenge
mid-division, driven along over 4f out, lost place over 3f out
Charlie Tokyo wasn't beaten far in a better race at Epsom a fortnight ago and can recoup the losses here ahead of Stotsfold and Blythe Knight. The last-named cruised to victory over timber at Aintree last month however he looks better bet with a bit of cut in the ground and so cannot be truly fancied unless the heavens open. Bazart is an intriguing runner given that his French form is hard to weigh-up so the market will help give a guide to his chances. European Dream romped to victory at Newcastle in the Spring Mile however he disappointed next time out. If back on song he has place claims, along with Stotsfold who has won twice over course and distance wand was progressive last year. However the feeling is that he may just need the run. The selection Charlie Tokyo came on markedly for his seasonal reappearance and Richard Fahey's gelding seems to have improved over the winter. He looks one to follow this year and gets the nomination.
Stotsfold 9-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 15, 9l behind Peppertree Lane (8-13) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Oct.
Realism (FR) 25-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no progress, 9th of 16, 5l behind Kandidate (9-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr '06.
Bazart (8-11) Prominent until weakened quickly 2f out, 11th of 12, more than 11l behind Mister Charm (9-2) at Deauville 7f stk gd in Jul.
Blythe Knight (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Chased leaders stand's side group, outpaced over 2f out, 9th of 20, 12l behind Very Wise (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcap (2) gs in Mar.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, challenged and every chance entering final furlong, unable to quicken near finish, 2nd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Blue Bajan (9-5) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
European Dream (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Always in the rear, 19th of 23, 11l behind Pinpoint (9-8) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Collateral Damage (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Behind stand's side group, never dangerous, 11th of 20, 15l behind Very Wise (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcap (2) gs in Mar.
Temple Place (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, always behind, 16th of 19, 13l behind Young Mick (8-8) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Prince Samos (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Prominent, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 15, 16l behind My Paris (9-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm.
Blue Spinnaker (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Behind stand's side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 10th of 20, 13l behind Very Wise (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcap (2) gs in Mar.
Lucayan Dancer 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 2l behind My Paris (9-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm.
