led for 1f, tracked leader and clear of rest, regained lead 3f out, came readily clear final 2f
chased clear leading pair, closed over 4f out, driven along 3f out, soon readily outpaced
held up mid-division, headway, ridden and stayed on to take modest 3rd over 1f out
always behind
always in rear
always behind
held up in rear, driven along 3f out, soon struggling
held up, made some headway but one pace in 4th when hung right final 2f
held up in rear, headway on inside from 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, never any chance with easy winner
led after 1f, clear with winner, wandered 6f out, reduced lead over 4f out, headed 3f out, weakened quickly
prominent in chasing group, ridden along and struggling over 3f out
Nonrunner
We're going to take a punt with Songmaster in this competitive handicap; One To Follow and Lough Beg are also short-listed. The selection will do well to justify the 300,000 dollars that was spent on him as a yearling but he should be able to provide his current connections with some fun from his current mark. He shaped encouragingly on debut for Alan King in February before running in a really hot maiden at Leicester. Neither the ten furlong trip nor the soft ground would have played to his strengths and better is expected now that he's faced with a more realistic assignment. One To Follow is well handicapped and looks on the way back to form whilst there's no reason why Lough Beg shouldn't be able to maintain the progress that he has shown for his new yard now that he's switched to grass. Gary Moore's experienced pair both merit respect too although Bridgewater Boys is probably the pick. They are by no means the only contenders in an open race but Songmaster appeals as the type to progress in handicaps this summer.
Dove Cottage (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Inspirina (8-8) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Apr.
Songmaster (USA) 50-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 14, 15l behind Downhiller (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in Apr.
Wait For The Will (USA) 5-2 (8-11) Held up in touch, led on bit 2f out, ridden well inside final furlong, just held on, won at W'hampton 1m 4f app sll (6) pol in Apr beating Truly Fruitful (8-8) by a ns, 9 ran.
Most Definitely (IRE) 3-1fav (8-7) Held up in rear, raced keenly, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Inspirina (8-8) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Apr.
One To Follow 9-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, caught close home, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Punta Galera (8-11) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Ambitious Genes (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Prominent, pushed along over 5f out, effort over 3f out, no impression, 11th of 16, 24l behind Red Wine (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Royal Premier (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, clear over 1f out, unchallenged, won at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr beating Wyeth (9-4) by 2l, 14 ran.
Lapina (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 14l behind Royal Auditon (8-4) at Folkestone 1m 4f fll hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Kokkokila 14-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, chased leader until weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 6l behind Resplendent Ace (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
General Flumpa 5-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Compton Charlie (8-13) at Folkestone 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Silver Surprise 33-1 (8-2) Tracked leader to 8f out, reminders over 3f out, soon lost place and eased over 2f out, tailed off, last of 10, well behind War of The Roses (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Bridgewater Boys 7-1 (10-5) Slowly away, behind, ridden over 3f out, stayed on from over 2f out, 4th of 14, 21l behind Blue Spinnaker (10-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Lough Beg (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) In touch going well, led over 1f out, soon clear and eased, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Nanosecond (8-8) by 3l, 11 ran.
