pushed along behind, outpaced and never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out
led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, kept on
in touch, led over 2f out, shaken up inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish
prominent, every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
VALENTINO DANCER was beaten three lengths at Newcastle last month and that’s the best form on offer. Any further progress should see David O’Meara’s colt off the mark in this company. Polly Glide went close at Haydock for Luca Cumani last year and debuts for new connections while Dubai Shen has won over hurdles and debuts on the Flat. Heirslookingatyou is a half-brother to a winner and preferred to Doon Star of the newcomers.
Dubai Shen (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up, took keen hold, jumped big 2nd, ridden and lost place after, behind when mistake 3 out and 2 out, 11th of 12, dist behind Lyric Street (11-11) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Sunader (FR) 40-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, lost place after 5th, behind 3 out, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Sparkleandshine (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m mdn (5) gs in Mar.
Polly Glide (IRE) 6-5fav (9-0) Broke well, tracked leaders, took keen hold, saddle slipped forward about 6f out, ridden over 2f out, not pace to get on terms, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 7 1/4l behind Light Of Joy (9-0) at Bath 1m 2f mdn fll stks (5) fm in Jun.
Heirslookingatyou Maxios gelding out of Souvenance.
Valentino Dancer 50-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Tanseeq (9-5) at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Zig Zag Zyggy (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Held up in touch in 5th, pushed along over 3f out, ridden in 4th and no impression 2f out, no further headway, 4th of 8, 10 1/2l behind Master Of Wine (8-13) at Epsom 1m 1f stks (4) gd in Apr.
Doon Star Sulamani filly out of La Vecchia Scuola.
Lait Au Chocolat (USA) 33-1 (8-13) Ridden away from stalls, soon prominent, edged right 4f out, lost place over 3f out, last of 9, 27 1/4l behind Dancing Brave Bear (9-6) at Chelmsford City 1m fll stks (5) pol in Apr.
Land Of Grace (IRE) Camacho filly out of Lindoras Grace.