pulled hard, tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, eased near finish
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd, well inside final furlong, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, hung right 2f out, soon one pace
Nonrunner
Quinsman, Guga and Fantino are potential improvers and Glowing Praise and Red Suede Shoes not done with but it's hard to get away from MEFRAAS. Ed Dunlop's charge was just run out of it by a determined rival at Folkestone having come to win his race but that experience looks sure to do him the world of good as he still appeared to be a shade green. He's up 4lbs and back in trip but neither of those facts are deemed as negatives in this company and he's the one to beat. Glowing Praise had no chance after missing the break in a competitive handicap on his reappearance and could fare better now. He's been dropped a couple of pounds to creep into this contest at the head of the weights and appeals as the biggest threat having shown promise when winning his maiden. Guga, Quinsman and Fantino have shown varying degrees of promise in maiden company but all represent respected yards and it would be no great surprise to see one, or indeed all, of them show improved form for the switch to handicapping and the market could prove useful. Red Suede Shoes was well held on his handicap bow earlier in the month but it's far too soon to be writing him off with his yard amongst the winners. However, he does have plenty to prove unlike Mefraas who looks a winner in waiting.
Glowing Praise 16-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, kept on steadily from over 1f out, not troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 9l behind Clerk's Choice (8-10) at Sandown 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Mefraas (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, steady headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, caught final stride, 2nd of 12, hd behind Mons Calpe (9-6) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Yellow Printer 85-40 (9-1) Chased leaders until pushed along and outpaced 3f out, rallied 2f out and soon every chance until not pace of winner final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Elna Bright (9-12) at Salisbury 7f clm stks (5) gf.
Quinsman 12-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace under pressure, 5th of 17, 5l behind Shangani (8-5) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Red Suede Shoes 16-1 (8-12) Took keen hold early, steadied in touch, ridden on inside over 2f out and soon weakened, 6th of 7, 12l behind Eastern Aria (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Fantino 100-1 (9-0) Held up, kept on 2f out, no impression, 5th of 11, 7l behind Candy Ride (8-9) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gd.
Guga (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden along 3f out, soon struggling, tailed off over 1f out, last of 11, 34l behind Mull Of Killough (9-3) at Warwick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
