prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair
took keen hold, in touch, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong
steadied start, held up and always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
never better than mid-division
in touch, ridden to challenger over 1f out, stayed on steadily under pressure to lead final 100 yards and asserted towards finish
led for over 1f, tracked leader, led again 2f out, hard pressed and headed final 100 yards
steadied start, held up behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
took keen hold, always in rear, never a factor
First-time blinkers on Rowan Warning could bring some improvement, and the booking of Richard Hills looks intriguing, however he would need to step up on recent efforts and so a safer option may be Mon Petite Amour. Now back on the all-weather, David Arbuthnot's gelding can continue where he left off, having put in a series of consistently good runs before disappointing on turf last time out. He has won around here before, and with this arguably his optimum distance, he gets the nod. Princess Lavinia stepped up on previous efforts when third on her recent reappearance so can go well again, as can Pothos Way who went close over course and distance twelve days ago. Lunar River acts on the all-weather and has claims, along with course and distance winner Revolve if back on song. An open affair, but Mon Petite Amour gets the nomination.
Oakley Absolute 12-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 13, 8l behind Charmatic (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.