raced far side, behind, driven 2f out, ran on to take 2nd that group approaching final furlong, unable to quicken in final furlong
raced stands side, slowly into stride, always behind
raced far side, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong.
led far side group of seven, and led overall, drew clear that group inside final furlong, joined by stand side leader post
raced far side, chased leaders to halfway, tailed off
raced stand side, prominent, went 2nd at group 3f out, to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led stands side group of five until over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong
raced stands side, in touch, ridden and one pace final 2f
raced stands side, chased leader to 3f out, soon lost place
raced far side, behind, hung badly left stands side and led that group over 1f out, ran on to force dead heat with far side leader post
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, hung left and weakened over 1f out
raced far side, always behind
Royal Sovereign is selected ahead of Celtic Spring and Outside Edge. The Greg Chung trained gelding had been off the track for nigh on a year prior to his run at Brighton but kept on really well to run the best race of his short career. He has realistic claims in this heat if he can build on that performance on this softer ground. Outside Edge should be in the mix but isn't one to rely on when the going gets tough and an eyeshield is the third variation of headgear that he has raced in in five starts; he remains opposable. Celtic Spring makes her handicap debut tonight and her latest effort at Lingfield offers encouragement; she will need to improve but is one to keep a close eye on in the market. My Flame's best run of the year came here and both he, and Bye Baby Bunting may feature but Royal Sovereign is our idea of the winner.
Outside Edge (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Regal Royale (8-12) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Royal Sovereign (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Mid-division and keen, switched left over 1f out, led soon after, headed close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Spent (9-9) at Brighton 7f mdn hcp (6) gd.
Celtic Spring (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Bumped start, raced wide, pushed along halfway, kept on inside final furlong, no danger, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Bahamian Bliss (8-12) at Lingfield 6f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jul.
Hawk Eyed Lady (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Never a factor, 10th of 13, 9l behind Exit Strategy (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Forever Changes 5-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, 7th of 10, 11l behind Maggie Kate (9-4) at Great Leighs 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in May.
Rich Harvest (USA) 11-2 (8-9) Took keen hold, never better than mid-division, 10th of 14, 17l behind Keys of Cyprus (9-3) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Pasta Prayer 33-1 (8-11) Soon well outpaced in rear, well behind final 3f, last of 14, 23l behind Dawson Creek (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
My Flame 11-2 (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed final furlong, one pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Princess Rhianna (8-13) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Santa Clara 16-1 (7-7) Soon led at furious pace, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 23l behind Maddy (7-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo clm (6) sft.
Bye Baby Bunting 13-2 (8-5) Slowly into stride, effort and headway on inside 2f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 4l behind Cryptonite Diamond (8-11) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Heron (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Always in rear, last of 13, 28l behind Cryptonite Diamond (8-11) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Zeeran 16-1 (7-9) Took keen hold, held up, never a factor, 9th of 11, 10l behind Kannon (8-10) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
