held up, effort over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in touch, chased winner from over 3f out, ridden and challenged 2f out, kept on one pace and no impression final furlong
always well behind, tailed off from over 5f out
always prominent, led from halfway, shaken up from 2f out, clear final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led, headed halfway, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden 4f out, kept on final 2f, no impression
It is hard to oppose Notable Guest here in a maiden event that lacks strength. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained colt ran very well when third in a Newmarket handicap last time. Given that the second there, Art Trader, went on to win comfortably at the Goodwood festival on Thursday, he looks like he will be sent off a very short-priced market leader here. Of the others, Bijou Dan is related to a number of winners and Danettie has something to like on breeding but, overall, it is hard to get away from Notable Guest, who holds an outstanding chance.