started slowly, always rear, no chance when lost action over 1f out, virtually pulled up
pushed along behind mid-division, never dangerous final 2f
led until headed just over 1f out, soon no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong to take 3rd final strides
chased leading pair, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd final strides
slowly into stride, outpaced and always behind
held up behind mid-division, never troubled leaders and one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
started slowly, always in rear, struggling final 2f, never dangerous
chased leaders to 2f out, weakened quickly well over 1f out
December 2007 is the last time that SILVER PRELUDE took gold but that may be about to change; other candidates for that prize include The Magic Blanket and Mac's Power. Stuart Williams has obtained the services of Richard Hughes for his well drawn and well handicapped charge and he has done enough recently to believe that his winless streak could be near an end as he's only been beaten around four lengths on each of his last three starts and may, now, be able to take advantage of his declining mark. The Magic Blanket failed to take off at Warwick but his all-weather record is in stark contrast to his turf one and it may be best to ignore the outing. He's still fairly treated and should go well. Support for Mac's Power on his first foray into handicap company would take the eye as his career best performance came on his only visit here. The majority of his trainer's winners in recent years have been at this track and he shows a level stakes profit. After The Show may respond to blinkers whilst the likes of Multahab, Orpen's Art and Circle Dance all have claims but we like the claims of Silver Prelude.
The Magic Blanket (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, weakened inside final furlong, 12th of 17, 12l behind Sands Crooner (8-13) at Warwick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in May.
Garstang 11-2 (9-5) Disputed lead to 2f out, weakened rapidly, last of 11, 16l behind Compton Classic (9-2) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Circle Dance (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Slowly away, never near leaders, 7th of 11, 9l behind Invincible Lad (9-4) at Leicester 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Silver Prelude 7-2 (8-5) With leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 4l behind Tyrannosaurus Rex (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in May.
Bluebok 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 16, 7l behind Peopleton Brook (8-8) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Mac's Power (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up, pulled hard, effort halfway, soon hung left and weakened, stumbled inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 22l behind Gilt Edge Girl (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
After The Show 11-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 16l behind Equuleus Pictor (8-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in May.
Orpen's Art (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, chased leaders, led 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Ziggy Lee (8-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Monsieur Reynard 8-1 (8-11) Always in rear, never a factor, 9th of 10, 12l behind Kyllachy Storm (8-11) at Bath 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Multahab 7-2 (8-12) Held up in touch, edged right to outer halfway, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of front pair, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Orpen's Art (8-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in May.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Mythical Blue (8-7) at Chepstow 5f clm stks (6) gf in May.
Bookiesindex Boy 11-1 (9-4) Raced stand's side, tracked leaders, raced keenly, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 10l behind Molly Two (8-12) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
