slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression until stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
raced wide, chased leaders, ridden and went 3rd over 1f out, soon hung left, driven and stayed on to take 2nd near finish
tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon one pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
slowly away, held up in rear, never dangerous
held up in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out
Patronage has an absence to overcome but may be fit enough to prevail against the likes of Jalwada, League of Nations and Group Captain. Patronage is a big, strong sort who shaped well on all three starts as a juvenile, culminating in a staying on third to the more fancied Forward Move at Newmarket in September. The son of Royal Applause will come into his own over the extra two furlongs today and as long as he is fit enough, should take all the beating. Jalwada is an interesting newcomer from the Marcus Tregoning stable-she is described as a likeable filly who has shown a willing attitude in her homework. Any support in the ring should be noted, while of the exposed animals, League of Nations may pay to note. Paul Cole's charge came up against the Coventry Stakes winner Iceman on his Newbury debut, and although he has not shone in two subsequent efforts, he will have strengthened up and should have no difficulty opening his account this year. Today though we will bank on Patronage being ready on his comeback.
Acknowledgement 25-1 Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out until inside final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Bridge Loan at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
First Row (IRE) 20-1 Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 8l behind Embossed at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (D) gf in Jul.
Group Captain 11-1 Chased leaders over 4f, 12th of 14, 20l behind Moon Forest at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (D3) sft in Oct.
League of Nations (IRE) 9-2 Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Country Rambler at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn (D) frm in Jun.
Lord of Adventure (IRE) 25-1 Held up in mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Desert Lightning at Lingfield 7f mdn stk (D3) pol in Feb.
Patronage 11-2 Held up, headway over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 3rd of 18, 5l behind Forward Move at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn aut (E3) gf in Sept.
Scutch Mill (IRE) 5-2 Slowly into stride, keen, steadied in rear, wide and headway over 2f out, kept on but not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Solway Firth at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Just Beware 66-1 Tracked leaders, chased leader over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Solway Firth at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Feb.
Jalwada Cadeaux Genereux filly, sister to 1m2f winner Ilwadod.