held up mid-division, steady headway from 3f out, challenged 1f out, shaken up and ran on well final furlong, not reach winner
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind, no impression
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up behind leader, headway to lead 1f out, quickened clear final furlong, comfortably
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
Spring Goddess is a consistent sort and can be rewarded with another win here, while Grizedale looks the danger and both Bee Stinger and China Cherub is others for the short list. Spring Goddess has been in the frame on each of her last three starts and is suited by both 7f and a mile on fast ground. Her mark is a fair one based on recent performances and as this is not as competitive as some of those runs she can prosper now. Grizedale was a winner last time at Newmarket and has gone up 5lb as a result. Trip and ground again suit and he also has a c&d win under his belt so is very much respected. Bee Stinger showed a return to form over a mile here last time and is effective at 7f, and off the same mark he can go well, while China Cherub is tried again over 7f, though thus far staying this far has proved beyond Richard Hannon's charge and we need positive evidence of that before taking the plunge. The one for us here is Spring Goddess.
Binanti 20-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway on stand rail over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 5l behind Hassaad (8-13) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 21, 8l behind Zidane (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Bee Stinger 20-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway on rails from 3f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Nawaqees (8-6) at Goodwood 1m hcap (4) gd in May.
Daniel Thomas (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, not clear run from over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, finished well, 5th of 12, 2l behind Scarlet Flyer (8-7) at Goodwood 7f hcap (4) gd in May.
Rubenstar (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon edged left, stayed on, 5th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Grizedale (8-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Grizedale (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Held up mid-division, headway halfway, led over 2f out, soon ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May beating Neon Blue (8-3) by 1l, 18 ran.
Spring Goddess (IRE) 9-4fav (9-2) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon hard ridden, just failed, 2nd of 9, hd behind Symbol Of Peace (9-0) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Material Witness (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Dwelt, pushed up to lead after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 12l behind Scarlet Flyer (8-7) at Goodwood 7f hcap (4) gd in May.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Headway to lead over 6f out, hung right over 2f out, edged left, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Ashes Regained (9-1) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (4) pol in May.
China Cherub 4-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 7, 3l behind Keyaki (8-9) at Kempton 6f fll hcp (4) pol in May.
Small Stakes (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) In touch, hard ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 3l behind Glencalvie (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) gf in May.
