went left start, close up, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
dwelt in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway on inside over 2f out, led entering final 2f, ridden clear final furlong, eased near finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed entering final 2f, kept on one pace
Nonrunner
Energize is the only one with experience of soft ground but, as he was well beaten on both occasions, he's overlooked here. Richard Hughes still prefers him to Viewpoint, however, but SPOKE TO CARLO has the best proven form with a creditable third in a decent handicap at Epsom last time and he looks the one to beat with the proviso that he handles the going. Raheeba and Stirring Ballad should have come on for their recent Polytrack debuts while the gelding Riddle Master is one to note on his debut given his powerful connections.
Energize (FR) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort to chase winner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Lashyn (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Riddle Master Observatory gelding out of Quandary.
Spoke To Carlo 17-2 (8-3) Rearing in stalls, held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out until switched left 2f out, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Wrotham Heath (8-11) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Bowstar 50-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 14, 17l behind Fast Or Free (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Raheeba 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, driven and hung badly left from 2f out, ended up on stands rail, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, eased when held close home, not recover, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Hurricane In Dubai (9-0) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Stirring Ballad 16-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no threat, 4th of 14, 7l behind Poole Harbour (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in May.
Viewpoint (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Hill Street (9-1) at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in May.