held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
prominent for 4f
in touch, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
always behind
took keen hold to lead, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, soon chased along, driven 2f out, never troubled leaders
in touch, led 2f out, ran on final furlong
prominent, ridden along halfway, hung left under pressure over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Plenty of these can have a case made for them, however from a shortlist of THE SCORCHING WIND, Volito and Blue Noodles, it is Stuart Williams' colt who is given the nod. The selection comes here on the back of a close-up second to Rocket Rob at Yarmouth. Gambled into 11/4 favourite on that occasion (also backed the time before), it surely cannot be long before he breaks his duck and the booking of Ryan Moore could not look any more positive if it tried. Inthawin and Unbelievable Jeff have been holding their form well but the latter has a tough task from 6lb out of the weights. Volito was well-fancied last time following on from a Nottingham win but he was fairly well-held, Blue Noodles is a fair operator at this level, whilst She's In The Money and Where's Reilly both have some good recent form to their names. At a price Bobs Dreamflight could run well, however it is The Scorching Wind who is preferred.
Bobs Dreamflight 28-1 (9-4) Chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 15l behind Maswerte (9-7) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Volito 5-1fav (9-6) Chased leader far side group, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 5l behind Flying Applause (9-8) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
She's In The Money 11-1 (8-10) In touch, ridden along halfway, driven and one pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Avertor (9-3) at Doncaster 5f mdn stks (4) gs.
Calley Ho 12-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, wide and rapid headway approaching 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 20l behind Paint Splash (8-1) at Southwell 7f 2yo sell stks (6) fbs in Dec.
Blue Noodles 9-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Mister Tinktastic (8-11) at Carlisle 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Steel Stockholder 5-1 (8-10) Prominent, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 14l behind Queen Martha (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
The Scorching Wind (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, driven to lead final half furlong, headed post, 2nd of 14, ns behind Rocket Rob (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Unbelievable Jeff 2-1fav (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 14, hd behind Foreign Rhythm (8-10) at Beverley 5f Apprentice Handicap (0-55) (3yo+) (6) gf.
Where's Reiley (USA) 7-2fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Grissom (8-6) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Inthawain 9-2 (9-4) Led until halfway, hard ridden, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Kings Ace (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
