held up well in rear, driven along halfway, never in contention
held up in rear, never a factor, eased final furlong
outpaced and always behind
held up towards rear, never on terms
slowly into stride, held up in rear, ran on inside final furlong, headway under pressure on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
led towards centre, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up well in rear, still plenty to do when switched left to rails over 1f out, pushed along and strong run inside final furlong, led final strides
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear on outside, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner final strides
chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, finished well
reared start, held up in touch, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, driven along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Dingaan and Savile's Delight are to the fore of the reckoning but we'll take a chance with Pic Up Sticks. Any number to consider here as one would expect and it would be no surprise were Dingaan to reverse last week's course and distance form with Savile's Delight as the run and this quicker ground should suit. North South Divide may well be suited by this drop in trip and the application of cheekpieces whilst his jockey has a decent record for the yard. Seamus Shindig travelled kindly for a long way last time, Resplendent Alpha has been highly tried, Vintage may be progressive and Forest Dane and Gwilym have the ability to win this. So too does the selection despite his advancing years and his record at the track bodes well for his chances today as does the fact that his trainer saddled the winner of the corresponding race last year. He's not too badly handicapped on the pick of his form and his low draw should be fine but more of a concern is his lack of an outing this campaign. We're prepared to take a chance on that in an open race though and will select Pic Up Sticks.
Dingaan (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (8-10) Held up well in rear, headway on outside 2f out, ran on inside inside final furlong but not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Mujood (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Mogok Ruby 4-1 (9-4) Steadied start, in rear, staying on when short of room 1f out, no chance after, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Benllech (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcap (4) pol in Feb.
Tudor Prince (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, one pace, 6th of 12, 3l behind Nobilissima (8-10) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Forest Dane 11-1 (8-9) Always rear, last of 8, 13l behind Esteem Machine (9-4) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Mason Ette 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders over 3f, 7th of 10, 12l behind Mujood (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
China Cherub 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, under pressure before halfway, soon lost place, last of 12, 11l behind Halsion Chancer (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jan.
Lucayos 33-1 (8-7) Made most, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner final furlong, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Salsa Steps (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Seamus Shindig 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, shaken up over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Salsa Steps (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Savile's Delight (IRE) 4-1 (7-13) Soon well off the pace, headway on outside 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, headed post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Mujood (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
North South Divide (IRE) 9-4 (9-10) Prominent, led over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed final furlong, stayed on close home, 3rd of 6, 5l behind The Galloping Shoe (8-9) at Brighton 1m mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.
Gwilym (GER) 7-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 6l behind Savile's Delight (8-8) at Windsor 6f app hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Resplendent Alpha 7-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 10, 5l behind Jake The Snake (8-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Pic Up Sticks 11-2 (9-2) Chased leaders to 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, faded final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Hereford Boy (9-1) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Our Blessing (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Esteem Machine (9-4) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Vintage (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Took keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily to lead well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr beating Rhapsilian (8-6) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
