held up behind, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
led until headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
started slowly, always in rear group, outpaced final 2f
took keen hold towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd well inside final furlong, not trouble 1st 2
tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced and behind
prominent, ridden to chase winner 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, gaining towards finish
slowly into stride, always outpaced in rear
behind, ridden 2f out, never near leaders
tracked leader and hung left early, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, pushed out, held on
behind, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced
A chance is taken with Fantasy Explorer, who appears to be getting the hang of things and is fancied to deliver the goods today, while the in-form Sarah's Art and Danish Blues are other that can take a hand if they run up to expectations. Danish Blues was just in behind the Sarah's Art when they met at Wolverhampton last month and has a strong chance of reversing the form on these terms. The son of Danetime is one to carefully monitor in the betting market. Sarah's Art is on an upward curve, though, and cannot be ruled out in his current frame of mind. This is a step up in grade but, as he has been revitalised by the fitting of blinkers, he can again give his supporters plenty to shout about. Another worth mentioning is Twinned, who is a likely contender for cutting out the early running. However, he was no match for Fantasy Explorer at Wolverhampton last month and needs to settle better to last home this afternoon. Therefore, we prefer to stay with John Quinn's charge, who represents connections that have enjoyed plenty of success in this type of contest over the years. Fantasy Explorer dropped a significant hint that he has more to offer with an improved display last time out and he can use that effort as a platform to launch his handicap career from a very lenient mark.
Twinned (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Led, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 10l behind Glenviews Youngone (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Supreme Kiss 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden along over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Lucayos (8-4) at Bath 5f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct.
Danish Blues (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Took keen hold, prominent, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Limited Magician (8-10) at W'hampton 5f mdn clm (6) pol in Apr.
Sarah's Art (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders far side, ridden and led enterting final furlong and ran on well, won at Hamilton 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf beating Newkeylets (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Musical Romance (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 8l behind Deira (9-4) at W'hampton 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol.
Diamond World 25-1 (8-9) Led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Loyal Royal (9-0) at Salisbury 6f mdn stk (4) frm.
Light Mozart 8-1 (8-11) Raced far side, prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Sunderland Echo (8-9) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) sft.
Fantasy Explorer 7-2 (8-12) Chased leaders and keen, hamperedover 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, soon held, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Glenviews Youngone (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.