chased leader, led 3f out to over 2f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f
held up in rear, steady headway on outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, sustained run to lead final 100 yards, driven out
reluctant to go in stalls, slowly away, held up in rear, not clear run from over 2f out, until switched left entering final furlong and ran on
chased leaders, ridden when not much room over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge
always in rear
in touch, smooth headway on bit on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on under strong pressure inside final furlong
led to 3f out, regained lead over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
towards rear, kept on final 2f, never dangerous
held up in rear, no impression when hung right final 2f
chased leaders, weakening when squeezed out inside final 2f
slowly into stride, held up in rear, never dangerous
slowly away and always in rear
Aphrodisia, Megalala and Gracechurch are the three that catch the eye in an open handicap, with preference for last time out winner Aphrodisia. Three time winner Megalala was a distant second to Aphrodisia last time, and has gone down a pound in the ratings. He is thoroughly consistent but it is hard to see him turning the tables on that decisive winner even on these revised terms. Gracechurch won over hurdles this winter at Folkestone but it is over two years since he won on the Flat. He was a disappointing favourite last time, also behind Aphrodisia, but that came after a good effort previously and he looks nicely treated just now. Having floundered on soft ground at Folkestone on her re-appearance, Aphrodisia left that form well behind when coming right away from her field at Brighton, on a sound surface. Having previously run principally on the all-weather, she seemed to find significant improvement. The maner of that success was impressive, and off only a six pound higher mark here, can confirm the form. Aphrodisia can lead them home.
Jebel Ali (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, led 3f out, hung right and headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Cactus King (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr '07.
Davenport (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden, headway on outside over 2f out, stayed on, no chance with leaders, 4th of 10, 12l behind The Snatcher (8-9) at Bath 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Cormorant Wharf (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) In touch, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 16, 9l behind Tifernati (9-6) at Newbury 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Tinnarinka 10-3 (8-4) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, last of 7, 23l behind Honorable Love (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f fll hcp (4) sft in Apr.
Sky Quest (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Raced wide, in touch, led halfway, ridden clear 2f out, headed and weakened quickly inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Optimus (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Artreju (GER) 25-1 (9-4) Raced keenly towards rear, headway inside final 2f, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Rising Force (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Aphrodisia 17-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway to lead over 2f out, drew clear final furlong, ridden out, won at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Apr beating Megalala (9-1) by 5l, 11 ran.
Prince Charlemagne (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leader went upsides 7f out, ridden 3f out, weakened quickly, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Inspirina (8-8) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Apr.
Willow Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 10l behind Penny Island (8-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Apr.
African Pursuits (USA) 14-1 (9-4) Soon tracking leaders on outside, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, 14l behind Greek Easter (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Dec.
Brave Quest (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Behind struggling from halfway, last of 11, 33l behind Drawn Gold (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo app hcp (5) gd in Nov.
Megalala (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Steadied start, behind, stayed on to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Aphrodisia (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Apr.
Waqaarr 9-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride in rear, wide into straight well over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind High 'n Dry (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Gracechurch (IRE) 7-4fav (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 11, 8l behind Aphrodisia (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Apr.
Putra Laju (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Steadied start, steady headway 4f out, ridden 2f out, kept on but not reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Don Pietro (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Dwelt, took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, carried right, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Formidable Guest (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (6) pol in Apr.
