held up, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
with leader and keen, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken final strides
in rear, outpaced halfway, switched right 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on not pace to challenge
slowly into stride, in rear and pulled hard, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
made all, ridden 2f out kept on
It will be interesting to see how Prince Woodman performs after such along lay off but Brian Meehan's gelding is hard to recommend and more solid claims are held by Patavellian, with Borderlescott rated the pick of the remainder. The selection is entitled to come on for his recent return at Nottingham and should do better for the return to six furlongs so he gets the vote. Ashdown Express is capable but may need another run to put him spot on, while Baron's Pit was well held on his return at Newbury and is probably best watched on that evidence. Kostar was good value for his win at Pontefract last month and may be improving but this looks a lot tougher so he may be booked for a place at best. Borderlescott showed progressive form on all grounds last term and he has to be respected but lack of a recent run is of some concern and a safer bet looks to be Patavellian, who is marginally preferred
Ashdown Express (IRE) (9-4) In rear, short of room over 2f out, ran on, 6th of 10, 8l behind Great Britain (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 6f lst stk (1) gd in Mar.
Baron's Pit 12-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, not clear run from 2f out, switched left from over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Green Manalishi (8-9) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Apr.
Borderlescott 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, hung left and led inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 14, shd behind Bygone Days (9-1) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Mecca's Mate (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Oct.
Kostar 13-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr beating Mr Wolf (9-5) by 5l, 16 ran.
Patavellian (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Slowly away behind, chasing leaders halfway, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Fire Up The Band (9-1) at Nottingham 5f stk (4) gf in Apr.
Prince Woodman (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, chased leader inside final 2f, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct '05 beating Loyal Royal (9-0) by 2l, 16 ran.
Sierra Vista 8-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 12, 7l behind Asset (9-4) at Newmarket 6f lst stk (1) gf in Apr.