always behind, ridden over 2f out, no headway
tracked leader, led just over 2f out, soon clear, ridden out comfortably (hand timed)
raced keenly in rear, stumbled on rail over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
always in rear, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
behind, ridden over 2f out, no progress, never dangerous
mid-division, chased leaders on outside 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind, lost touch final 2f, tailed off
soon led, ridden and headed just over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, soon ridden, kept on from over 1f out, took 3rd inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair
prominent early, raced keenly, steadied and behind, some headway inside final 2f, never troubled leaders
in touch until weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway to chase winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong
in touch, effort 2f out, soon ridden, kept on, not pace to challenge over 1f out
Nonrunner
BENNELONG, Implication and Statute Book form our three strong short-list but, in truth, a good number more merit close consideration if not inclusion. Ralph Beckett has his string in fair form and Bennelong looks sure to have a say in the outcome. He returned a beaten favourite on his seasonal reappearance in a maiden won by the promising Bridge Of Gold but bounced back with a decent run behind the promising Spring Adventure. The handicapper has dropped his mark by 4lbs following that performance which has given him a live chance at a track that should see him in a better light than Lingfield. The track wasn't to blame for Statute Book's eclipse at Southwell but he had been on the go for a while and may have been feeling the effects. He has been given a break and may be able to resume the progression that he had shown prior to that outing. Implication was quite well backed ahead of her handicap bow and went close to landing the spoils despite not enjoying the run of the race. She was forced to race wide and still appeared a little green in the finish so she should be able to find the improvement required to counter a 5lb rise in the weights. There are a handful more that we wouldn't put anyone off but Bennelong wins our vote.
Sapphire Prince (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Pulled hard, held up towards rear, ridden and no progress final 2f, 7th of 11, 8l behind Eastern Empire (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Love Pegasus (USA) 7-4fav (8-9) Chased leader, challenged 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and in command inside final furlong, won at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Feb beating Know By Now (8-9) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Bennelong 7-2 (8-13) Steadied start, held up behind, good headway over 1f out on outside, ran on, took 2nd final strides, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Spring Adventure (8-8) at Lingfield 1m mdn auc stks (5) pol in May.
Efficiency 28-1 (8-13) Behind, headway over 1f out, kept on, not troubled leaders, 6th of 18, 6l behind Never Lose (9-1) at Newbury 7f (4) gs in May.
Statute Book (IRE) 6-4fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, soon ridden, lost 2nd 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Hunterview (9-4) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Mar.
Dustry (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders to halfway, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 13, 9l behind Kingswinford (8-9) at Newbury 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Take The Micky 20-1 (8-10) In touch on outside, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 11, 13l behind Eastern Empire (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Zebrano 6-1 (8-13) Led until 7f out, stayed prominent, hung left on bend 6f out, pushed along 3f out, soon lost place, 10th of 12, 15l behind Featherweight (8-8) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn auc stks (5) gf in May.
Wilbury Star (IRE) 11-8fav (9-1) Mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace, 5th of 8, 8l behind Roar Of Applause (8-7) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Emeebee 7-2 (8-12) Raced keenly, soon steadied into mid-division, headway well over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Dec beating Sakheart (8-2) by 1l, 11 ran.
Admiral Sandhoe (USA) 7-2 (9-3) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not troubled winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Beautiful Breeze (9-2) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Implication 10-3fav (9-2) Started slowly, behind, headway over 3f out, wide straight, led over 1f out, edged right and left inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 12, hd behind Inis Boffin (8-13) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) pol in May.
The Happy Hammer (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Behind, switched left well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 15l behind Smart Endeavour (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Lady Micklegate (USA) 50-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, no impression, last of 13, 17l behind Global (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
