tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and always held
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, kept on
towards rear and in touch, pushed along over 3f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
Richard Hannon muddies the waters with two starters and PALAWAN is fancied to land the spoils. Connections thought enough of the colt to pitch him into the Chesham Stakes, and having finished a creditable fourth, he gained compensation with a bloodless victory in a Salisbury maiden. Spongy accounted for Welford when they met in a Leicester maiden and he looks the type that could make an impact in the big sales races. Gerrard's Quest has a bit to do at the weights though he handles fast ground well and his trainer is not in the habit of making frivolous entries. Ian Fleming was bred with stamina in mind, and the betting should give an idea as to what is anticipated on debut.
Gerrard's Quest 6-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, always held, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Rouleau (9-7) at Ascot 6f (4) gf in Jul.
Palawan 4-7fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, shaken up 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, stayed on well, won at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul beating Skeaping (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Spongy (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Bumped start in touch, pushed along and slightly outpaced over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind First Selection (9-7) at Newmarket 7f (2) gf in Jul.
Welford 4-9fav (9-5) Led after 1f, pushed along 2f out, ridden and ran on strongly inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Jun beating Livella Fella (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Ian Fleming Makfi colt out of High Cross.
Betsy Coed (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Blossomtime (9-0) at Newmarket 6f mdn fll stks (4) gf in May.