close up, pushed along 3f out, tracked leader over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, always just doing enough
chased leader until over 2f out, weakened soon after
chased leaders on inside, ridden when not much room over 2f out, weakened soon after
held up last, pushed along on outside halfway, ridden 3f out, soon struggling
held up and behind, headway on inside when not much room and switched right over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, no impression
in touch, headway to track leaders over 2f out, effort on inside when not much room over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on towards finish, always held
close up on outside, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, held up in touch, not clear run towards inside well over 2f out, no impression when in the clear
LAY CLAIM is a likely looking sort although the likes of Colonel Carter and Antoniola won't be brushed aside. Lay Claim was returned a beaten favourite on his last two starts which was a shade disappointing given his narrow debut defeat at Newbury behind a subsequent Group 3 placed runner where Colonel Carter was just over a length behind in third. His last start was the most disappointing of all but it wouldn't be any surprise if he were to get back on track this season and he's the suggestion with the proviso of market support. Colonel Carter has progressed with each start and was impressive at Newbury on his reappearance; his mark doesn't appear to be unreasonable and he should have more to offer. Antoniola was a shade disappointing at Ripon but a return to this venue and a stronger gallop may help to see him in a better light whilst Don't Call Me also has to rate as a big danger following a decent second in a warm race at Redcar which has seen the winner frank the form. The market may be the best guide to the chances of the returning Bahamian Music, Les Yeux Bleus and, indeed, those of the selection Lay Claim.
Colonel Carter (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, shaken up over 1f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr beating Significant Move (9-3) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Bahamian Music (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 14l behind Pleasant Day (9-2) at Ascot 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Antoniola (IRE) 10-3fav (8-7) Held up in touch, chased leaders over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Monterosso (8-9) at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Les Yeux Bleus (IRE) (8-12) last of 7, 13l behind Marceti (9-2) at Nantes(FR) 1m stk gs in Oct.
Avonrose 12-1 (9-4) Soon led, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Fibs And Flannel (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Lay Claim (USA) 2-1fav (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden to press winner from over 1f out, no extra and lost 2 places towards finish, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Fine Sight (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Swiss Cross 5-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, hard driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 6th of 15, 8l behind Fireback (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Don't Call Me (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) In touch, chased leaders halfway, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on and always held, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Caldercruix (9-0) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
White Dart 12-1 (9-1) Slight lead until over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 11, 20l behind Spanish Duke (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
