held up in rear, driven along on outside and no response over 2f out
held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
tracked leader, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, kept on strongly
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, one pace and no impression on leaders final furlong
switched right from wide draw and held up towards rear, no headway final 2f
mid-division, driven over 2f out, no real headway
led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
never reached beyond mid-division
held up towards rear, driven and no headway final 2f
always behind
towards rear, no headway final 2f
in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on at same pace over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, went 2nd 2f out, kept on well to hold 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with easy winner
An open renewal of the Roseberry can go the way of Tabadul at the main expense of Royal Jet and Quince. Ed Dunlop's six-year-old has won at the course before and was impressive when last seen over in Dubai, landing a competitive handicap. He was ultra consistent last season (only poor run came on soft ground) and can continue his upward curve today if able to capitalise on his usual good start and gain a decent early pitch. Royal Jet is another model of consistency and has only been unplaced once in his six starts on the all-weather. Mick Channon's horses have started the season well and he must have solid claims despite his less-than-ideal low draw. King's Quay made a pleasing return to the flat (has been running well over hurdles) when second a fortnight ago at Lingfield and has place claims at least, along with Active Asset who won well form the front last time out but won't get an easy lead today. Quince is of definite interest given his consistent portfolio however he may just need a longer trip, whilst the same applies to Gerald Butler's All The Good. In a tricky contest for punters, we will return to Tabadul to land the spoils.
Futun 4-1fav (9-3) Held up and keen, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 17, 12l behind Topatoo (8-9) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Aug.
Impeller (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Raced wide, held up in touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 2l behind Banknote (9-0) at Lingfield 1m lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Luberon 20-1 (8-12) Never near to challenge, last of 16, well behind Dynamic Saint (9-0) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp std in Feb.
All The Good (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, led approaching final furlong, stayed on well, won at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Nov beating Piety (9-1) by 2l, 9 ran.
Tabadul (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Midfield, effort 2f out, ran on well to lead near finish, won at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp gd in Jan beating Missisipi Star (8-8) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Royal Jet 5-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Kames Park (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Kings Quay 5-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, smooth headway over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Kames Park (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Dunaskin (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Heathyards Pride (8-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Weightless 9-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Mar beating Tufton (9-4) by a nk, 6 ran.
Invention (USA) 14-1 (8-11) Led 1f, remained prominent, led again over 3f out, edged left well over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 5, 6l behind Kames Park (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Quince (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, led 8f out, quickened pace, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Kames Park (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Active Asset (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up, headway 2f out, driven to lead entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Lingfield 1m 4f stk (3) pol in Mar beating Hathaal (8-7) by 1l, 6 ran.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Always towards rear, 13th of 18, 4l behind Folio (8-6) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Nov.
Celtic Spirit (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden to chase leader over 3f out, every chance 2f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Charlie Tokyo (8-8) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Woolfall Blue (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Led to over 2f out, led again just over 1f out, stayed on, headed final strides, 2nd of 11, nk behind Awatuki (8-10) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
