chased leaders, driven over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no impression from over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced 4f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace in 3rd from over 1f out, no impression with front pair
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and stayed on into 4th inside final furlong, never on terms
led 2f, pressed leader, led again inside final 2f, quickened clear over 1f out, ran on, easily
prominent, led after 2f, ridden and headed inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no chance with easy winner final furlong
dwelt, behind, outpaced 3f out, stayed on into mid-division final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
Stars And Stripes was disappointing on his reappearance on this course but Quick Defence has been knocking on the door. Only beaten a neck at Lingfield on his return to action, he was then beaten a short-head at Windsor. Those races were over 1m2f, however, and it isn't certain he'll be suited by dropping back in trip. Nayel showed definite promise at Newmarket in October and should win races this term but a couple of newcomers could also go well. Miro has an excellent pedigree, though may need a bit further than this and preference is for MUSTAQQIL. A son of Invincible Spirit, his dam won over 7f so this trip should be within his range.
Agent Gibbs Bertolini gelding out of Armada Grove.
Ainslie (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 6l behind Sir Keating (8-9) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) in Jan.
Arkansas Slim (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, hung right off home bend, soon beaten, last of 6, 13l behind Golden Highway (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 3yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jan.
Burner (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Prominent, shaken up 2f out, edged left and one pace over 1f out, no impression on leaders inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 9l behind Keystroke (9-5) at Doncaster 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Kingston Mimosa 7-1 (9-3) Dwelt, raced green in rear, never on terms, 8th of 9, 14l behind Tajathub (9-3) at Kempton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol in May.
Miro (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar colt out of Mission Secrete.
Mustaqqil (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of Cast In Gold.
Nayel (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Ooty Hill (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Oct.
Quick Defence (USA) 5-4fav (9-5) Tracked leading pair, not clear run over 2f out, switched left and went 2nd over 1f out, hard ridden and strong challenge throughout final furlong, just held, 2nd of 5, shd behind Subcontinent (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Stars And Stripes 7-1 (8-7) Raced wide, keen, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 25l behind Storm The Stars (8-10) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Street Art (IRE) Excellent Art gelding out of Via Aurelia.
Bunker Hill Lass Kheleyf filly out of Incony.
Zahenda 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven 3f out, never on terms, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 22l behind Grand Inquisitor (9-5) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) gs in May.
