in touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed well over 1f, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed after 2f, remained in touch, ridden to regain lead well over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reached winner
slowly into stride and behind, chased along half way, never a factor
held up, smooth progress 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra inside
held up, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, headway on inner over 1 out, ridden and one paced final furlong
'They're not going to be messin' about here', and the race may be run to suit Saint Etienne, who is fancied to confirm last weekend's form with Baron Rhodes. A case can also be made for Musical Fair now that she has shown that she is running back into form and she can play her part in setting a strong pace. Chance For Romance is better than her form figures would have you believe and, with her yard back amongst the winners yesterday, she can represent good value today. However, the logical choice has to be Saint Etienne, who has been faced with some much stiffer tests this season. She has the ideal draw up against the stands rail and, with a solid tempo virtually assured, there will be no excuses if she cannot deliver the good tonight.
Saint Etienne (IRE) 17-2 (8-11) In touch, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Fruit of Glory (9-8) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gf.
Baron Rhodes 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3l behind Fruit of Glory (9-8) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gf.
Tesary 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Turn On The Style (8-5) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Chaste 100-1 (9-4) Held up, always in rear, 13th of 14, 14l behind Violet Park (9-1) at Lingfield 1m stk (4) gd.
Maddie's A Jem 12-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, headway over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 12l behind Grandma Lily (8-10) at Southwell 6f fll hcp (E3) fbs in Feb.
Musical Fair 10-1 (8-9) Led far side group, ridden over 1f out, headed, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 19, 2l behind Wanchai Lad (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) gf.
Chance For Romance 9-1 (8-11) Tracked winner until weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Honey Ryder (8-8) at Newmarket 6f fll hcp (4) gd.
Bint Royal (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) With leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on approaching final furlong, 8th of 20, 6l behind Louisiade (9-7) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf.