held up and behind, mid-division, lost place 2f out, soon beaten
prominent 4th, headway to chase winner over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
slightly reared start, behind, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden and outpaced halfway, no impression over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
held up behind, mid-division, in touch and wide straight well over 1f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
made virtually all, soon led, shaken up over 1f out, in command and clear final furlong, ridden out readily
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no chance with winner but stayed on to take 2nd near finish
dwelt, in rear, some headway on inside well over 1f out, never nearer
chased winner to over 1f out, not quicken and weakened final furlong
Not too much form to go on here, however what there is looks solid and only narrow preference is for Shampagne ahead of Premier Krug and Indian Art. The selection comes here on the back of a promising debut when second at Nottingham. That ruin, on soft ground, should have taught him a lot and given the level of support behind him on that day, he has obviously been pleasing someone at home. He will get further in time but with that experience in his locker, he is fancied to oblige. Indian Art looks one of the more interesting newcomers, and his sire Choisir can get some smart types judging by the start he has made to his career at stud. Premier Krug is of some interest, and Jimmy Fortune looks an intriguing jockey booking for David Evans. Imperial Skylight has shown plenty of ability in two starts, but he will be eligible for handicaps after this run. Flashmans Papers ran a decent race on his debut, and looks sure to improve for that experience, whilst Josiah Bartlett needs a check in the betting but may be one for the future. A decent maiden on paper, with Shampagne fancied to oblige.
Elusive Ronnie (IRE) One Cool Cat colt out of a moderate racemare.
Flashmans Papers 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon slightly hampered, switched right, kept on, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Miss Chamanda (8-12) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Imperial Skylight 5-2fav (9-3) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 5l behind April Pride (8-12) at Bath 5f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Indian Art (IRE) Choisir colt, half-brother to several winners up to a mile including useful sprinter Perryston View.
Josiah Bartlett (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of an unraced mare.
Ritzy Wildcat (USA) Forest Wildcat colt out of winning sprinter Ritzy Dame.
Shampagne 2-1fav (9-3) Chased winner, effort to challenge winner entering final furlong, ran green, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Calypso Girl (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Apr.
The Desert Saint Dubai Destination colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 5f-1m2f.
Miss Mojito (IRE) Lucky Story filly, half-sister to 1m4f winner Crocolat and 7f-1m1f winner Dark Islander.
Premier Krug (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, outpaced, edged right well over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 8, 9l behind Aspen Darlin (9-0) at Warwick 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) sft in Apr.
