took keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 3f out and weakened quickly over 2f out
with leader, ridden to lead 3f out, stayed on well, ridden out
led narrowly, ridden and headed 3f out, kept on well under pressure, lost 2nd post
tracked leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, stayed on steadily final 2f, not reached leaders
started slowly, in rear, never a factor
took keen hold towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on, nearest finish
behind, some headway over 2f out, never troubled leaders
in touch until weakened 3f out
prominent on outer, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd post, no impression on winner
held up mid-division, ridden and lost touch over 3f out, soon behind
Henry Cecil is double-handed with Hazarayna and Marieschi, and it is the latter that is preferred, with Calabash Cove and Full Of Promise another pair to mention. Henry Cecil is enjoying a revival at present, and so it must pay to keep on the right side of all of his runners, even those that have yet to race. Both his challengers make their debuts today, and we shall side with Marieschi whose family screams middle-distance. He is sure to have been well galloped, and let us face it, this race will not take that much winning. Hazarayna is a half-sister to some useful sorts, and connections will be keen to get a win out of her to enhance her paddock value, while Calabash Cove returns to the fray after an outing in Dubai in February and is perhaps best watched. Full Of Promise finished fifth behind some Oaks possibles headed by Sunlight on the Polytrack here last October, and a good run by the latter earlier today will advertise the claims of Amanda Perrett's filly. Hubble Bubble is entered for the Derby and steps up to a more suitable trip after floundering at Catterick, but does not make great appeal, and in a race in which bets are best kept to the minimum, it is Marieschi that gets the vote.
Arthur Parker 28-1 (9-13) Pulled hard in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon lost touch and weakened, last of 9, 30l behind Rickety Bridge (9-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Calabash Cove (USA) (8-9) Never better than mid-division, last of 7, 15l behind Seal Point (8-9) at Nad Al Sheba 7f 3yo mdn gf in Feb.
Chord 7-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 21l behind Metaphoric (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Hubble Bubble (USA) 13-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Alavana (8-12) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Marieschi (USA) Maria's Mon colt out of 1m4f winner Pennygown.
Muraco Bertolini gelding out of a lightly-raced mare.
Rainbow Flame Alhaarth gelding out of 1m5f winner Rainbow d'Beaute.
Yes One (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon no impression, last of 9, 16l behind Pippa Greene (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) pol in Mar.
Dancewiththestars (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Raced wide, held up, ridden over 3f out, no headway, 9th of 12, 20l behind Premio Loco (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) pol in Apr.
Full of Promise (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Reluctant to load stalls, in touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 11, 7l behind Sunlight (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Hazarayna Polish Precedent filly, half-sister to numerous winners up to 1m5f including the Group 3 winner Hazarista.
Shine Like A Star 25-1 (8-12) Always behind, ridden along halfway and soon struggling, last of 12, 22l behind Dansant (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
