held up, ridden and hung right over 3f out, headway and hung right over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway and hung right 2f out, kept on one pace
held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out
keen, close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, headed over 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, chased leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, hung left and put head in air, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, ridden to be soon in touch, lost touch over 3f out
Bulwark won well last time and can follow up today at the expense of Crete and Alessano. Amanda Perrett's colt responded to strong handling in that Warwick contest, beating Mahmjra by half a length. Kerrin McEvoy was on board that day and earned his fee, but Johnny Murtagh is just as strong and if the horse is a little reluctant we are sure the Irishman can force this one home. Crete has yet to run a bad race and doesn't look badly treated for his handicap debut. Alessano hails from the in form Gary Moore yard and is steadily improving, it will be difficult to keep this one out of the frame. Wujood and Sign Of Luck have also shown enough to warrant a mention but our idea of the winner is Bulwark.
Master Cobbler (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway 3f out, hampered over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 17, 3l behind Hawk Arrow (8-8) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Alessano 9-2 (8-8) Held up, ridden 4f out, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Public Forum (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Crete (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on until one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Kingdom of Dreams (8-9) at Hamilton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gd.
Wujood 11-2 (9-2) Held up, headway to chase leaders after 4f, every chance over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 12l behind Baddam (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Sign of Luck (IRE) 4-1 (8-4) Dwelt, last and ridden entering straight, brief effort when not much room over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 10l behind Seyaadi (8-9) at Epsom 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Bulwark (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Warwick 1m 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd beating Mahmjra (8-12) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Viable 33-1 (9-0) Always behind, 10th of 13, 16l behind Virtue (8-9) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Arthurs Dream (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Jumped right at start, went mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 18, 11l behind Carpet Ride (8-13) at Beverley 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Wood Spirit (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Took keen hold behind, stayed in touch until 4f out, weakened 3f out, last of 7, 14l behind Hope An Glory (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f stk (5) frm.
Quasimodo (GB) 5-2fav (9-8) Led and disputed, ridden straight, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Decarl (8-11) at Naas 7f hcp 45-70 sft in Apr.
