took keen hold, led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, no impression
held up towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, soon struggling, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders 3f out, chased winner 2f out, kept on, no impression
tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, headway on inner over 2f out, kept on over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders and keen, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, hard held
held up towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, soon struggling
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up behind, raced wide over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
Whatever Victor Echo's fate in the first division of this race, his yard should return to Lambourn with a victory via CITY PRESS in this finale. The Presenting gelding wasn't unduly punished once his chance had gone when fifth at Haydock and that kindness can pay dividends here. Gores Island ran well when runner-up to previous winner Knight Pass at Southwell and January and should know more today, while Grab The Glory caught the eye at Kempton in February. Black Cache improved on his debut effort when third at Warwick last month but may not be as open to the same improvement as some of these.
Black Cache (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Valdez (10-11) at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
City Press (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Prominent in 4th, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 7l behind Ballyclough (10-4) at Haydock 2m nhf (5) gd in Mar.
Cold Blow Lane (IRE) Bienamado gelding out of Queensland.
Gores Island (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Held up behind, headway over 4f out, driven over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Knight Pass (11-12) at Southwell 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jan.
Grabtheglory (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Oscar Magic (10-4) at Kempton 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Proper Villan (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Always behind, never a factor, 11th of 17, 42l behind Oscar Magic (10-4) at Kempton 2m NH flat (5) gs in Feb.
Specialagent Alfie Alflora gelding out of Oso Special.
Aaly 33-1 (10-7) Towards rear, pushed along over 6f out, plugged on one pace final 2f, 6th of 10, 22l behind Super Ken (10-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f NH flat (6) gd in Mar.
Cashallgone (IRE) Dushyantor gelding out of Ring Ouzel.
Pinkneys Prince 7-2 (10-5) Mid-division, headway 8f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 10l behind Shinko Moon (10-10) at Wincanton 2m mdn NH flat (6) gf in Mar.
Royal Guardsman (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of Lisa Du Chenet.
Burnt Orchid (IRE) Subtle Power mare out of Native Orchid.
Cariboo Lady Carisbrooke mare out of Mandalady.
Shantou Breeze (IRE) Shantou filly out of Homersmare.
