always behind, struggling well over 2f out
towards rear, kept on final 2f, never dangerous
led after 1f, ridden and headed just inside final 2f, kept on until weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and struggling 4f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, ridden and no impression over 2f out, weakened 1f out
always in rear group, never a factor
held up behind, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, ran on strongly, driven out
prominent, tracked leader 3f out, led just inside final 2f, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, not pace of winner
led 1f, stayed tracking leader until weakened inside final 3f
pulled hard towards rear, ridden over 2f out, keeping on when bumped twice inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong but no chance for 1st 2
started very slowly, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, stayed on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
Crafty Fox has the benefit of a run here previously this season so has the edge on fitness but probably needs to improve to get the better of Escape Clause, who is preferred to Deepwater Bay. The selection made a promising debut in a Newmarket maiden last term and, provided that he is fit enough for his return and the yard of Sir Michael Stoute is now among the winners, then he should be good enough on that evidence. Southport Star ran with credit in his two outings as a juvenile and cannot be discounted, while Titian Dancer looks the pick of the newcomers but is hard to recommend until the Swinburn stable starts to really get going. Deepwater Bay holds more obvious claims having run to a similar level of ability in two starts at two but Escape Clause's form looks the better and he is preferred.
Fleur A Lay (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Led over 6f, soon weakened and eased, 13th of 17, 31l behind Faversham (8-7) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs.
Crafty Fox 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Swiper Hill (9-3) at Kempton 6f 3yo mdn (4) pol in Mar.
Deepwater Bay (USA) 15-8fav (9-0) Tracked winner, ridden and effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Judraan (9-0) at Bath 1m 2yo mdn (5) gf in Oct.
Escape Clause (USA) 5-2 (8-11) Held up, switched right 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon edged left, ridden and ran on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Book Of Music (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Peak Seasons (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, 7l behind Stoneacre Boy (9-10) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Southport Star (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Went right start, soon close up travelling well, ridden 2f out, edged right and weakened, 5th of 13, 7l behind Papal Bull (8-11) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Oct.
Titian Dancer Danehill Dancer colt out of 7f & 1m winner La Limite.
Lady Ambitious 14-1 (8-6) Behind, stayed on final furlong, no danger, 5th of 12, 13l behind Dream Theme (8-11) at Kempton 7f mdn stk (4) pol.
