tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, driven along 3f out, no impression
held up, hampered on rail over 4f out, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, hard ridden to take narrow lead inside final furlong, driven out
held up, headway going well over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace and no impression on leaders
held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, no impression
tracked leaders in third, pushed along 3f out, weakened quickly
went right start, raced freely and soon led, driven along and narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on
in touch on outside, brought to stand rail 3f out, ran on inside final furlong
Escape Route was green as grass ten days ago when a beaten favourite but we will give him a chance to redeem himself. Mofarij and Heroes go on the shortlist. The selection won well on debut and should have won last time out but for finding plenty of traffic problems. Robert Havlin rides today and he can get his head back in front. The ground is a bit of a worry as this is the softest that he has encountered so far. Annemasse is very consistent and only found the impressive Tobosa too good six days ago. Mofarij should have benefited from his first run of the season when disappointing, however this could be the weekend that Godolphin hit top form and he shouldn't be ruled out of calculations. Heroes won on soft ground last year so must have a great chance if handling the contours of this track, especially as he may have come on for that run at York where he showed up well for a long way. Opera Music and Howya Now Kid are two more for consideration however we will stick with Escape Route as our idea of the winner.
Annemasse 9-1 (8-6) Took keen hold, led early, remained prominent, led again inside final 2f, headed 1f out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Tobosa (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Heroes 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 7l behind Shmookh (8-4) at York 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd in May.
Heywood 7-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, driven along and headway on outer over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Chester 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May beating Sparkling Eyes (8-5) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Howya Now Kid (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Sakhee's Secret (9-0) at Newbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gs in May.
Mastership (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Mid-division, weakening when impeded over 1f out, last of 14, 19l behind Astronomer Royal (9-2) at Longchamp 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in May.
Mofarij 5-2 (9-0) Held up in 4th, hung left bend 5f out, driven and no response over 2f out, eased when no chance final 2f, last of 4, 14l behind Phoenix Tower (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo stk (3) gd in May.
Opera Music 7-2 (9-0) Tracked winner to over 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 11l behind Yeaman's Hall (8-10) at Sandown 1m 3yo stk (3) gd in Apr.
Solid Rock (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Hoh Mike (8-11) at Ascot 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Whazzis 12-1 (9-0) Prominent, tracked leader halfway, led 2f out, headed by winner inside final furlong, kept on well for clear 2nd, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Folly Lodge (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gs in May.
Escape Route (USA) 8-15fav (9-4) Lost ground to start, headway when not clear run over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind El Bosque (8-13) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
