tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, keeping on same pace when slightly short of room inside final furlong, no extra and held towards finish
chased winner, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and lost 2nd, weakened over 1f out, lost well held 4th last strides
held up towards rear, plugged on into modest 6th approaching final furlong, never on terms
took keen hold early, held up in touch in mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into well held 4th last strides
tracked leaders, effort disputing 2nd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, wandered left and right under pressure inside final furlong, on top towards finish
raced wide tracking leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
started slowly, behind, plugged on past beaten horses over 1f out, never involved
in touch in mid-division on inside, weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, held up towards rear, never on terms
This is tricky given ACASTER MALBIS is clear at the weights but has been beaten in a couple of maiden races already this year. He gets another chance to make amends as last month's course and distance third, Gold Will, has some catching up to do and the returning British Art has even more to find on today's terms. Highest Level should be winning this year judged on a debut second at Redcar in October while soft ground may not have suited Director on his introduction at Newbury in the same month and better is expected from him.
Acaster Malbis (FR) 4-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Carnival King (8-11) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gf.
British Art 2-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish, 4th of 6, 2l behind Easy Tiger (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Director (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Pulled hard, led until over 2f out, weakening when hampered well over 1f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind Firmament (9-5) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Fleeting Strike Acclamation colt out of Cursory.
Gold Will (IRE) 5-6fav (8-13) Led, joined over 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Beauty Prince (8-13) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (4) pol in Mar.
Highest Level (IRE) 2-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to get 2nd place towards finish, always well held by winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Ythan Waters (9-5) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Scot Daddy (USA) Scat Daddy colt out of Flor De Oro.
Super Icon 12-1 (8-10) Dwelt towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 6l behind Saltarello (8-12) at Redcar 7f app mdn auc (6) gf.
Classical Rose 33-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 15, 11l behind Pamona (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks (5) sft in Oct.
Flutterbee 50-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 16th of 17, 14l behind Yasmeen (9-0) at Newbury 7f mdn fll stks (4) gf.
Lady Bee (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Went right start, took keen hold and steadied towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 12, 32l behind Mujassam (9-5) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
