tracked leaders, went 2nd 5f out, led just over 2f out, in command final furlong, eased near finish
settled in rear, effort to chase winner 2f out, beaten entering final furlong, eased when held final 100 yards
led at good pace, ridden and headed just over 2f out, soon outpaced
tracked leader to 5f out, soon weakened and lost touch 3f out, tailed off
Alba Stella looks to have been found an easy opportunity to score at the expense of Cold Turkey. Alba Stella always struck as a type who would improve markedly for a step up in trip and he confirmed that impression with a ready success at Newcastle last week. She is still ahead of the handicapper and looks likely to be the type to run up a sequence. Cold Turkey is the most feasible alternative. He is running well enough at present. Today represents a step up in trip for him and should offer no problems on that score. Lady Lakshmi and Dodger have not shown anything to recommend them in this company and are duly opposed. Therefore we will back Sir Mark Prescott to continue his great run through the summer with a swift follow-up success for Alba Stella.
