with leader, led over 2f out, driven clear over 1f out, ran on well
chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, soon outpaced, headway over 1f out, soon no impression
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched left, kept on well under pressure
outpaced, always behind
Good to see Whitecrest return to winning brackets last time and he should be competitive once again off a 4lb higher mark. He faces two other last-time winners though, although Sir Pedro's victory was only achieved in selling company. HIGH ON LIFE seeks the hat-trick after a couple of decisive Windsor successes under Richard Hughes who travels on from the Royal meeting to take the ride once more. He appears a much-improved sort and looks best followed until beaten. it will be interesting to see how 7lb claimer Aaron Jones gets on with frustrating but useful hold-up performer, Welease Bwian, who has place claims at least if things pan out for him.
High On Life 4-1fav (8-12) Made all on rail, clear when shaken up inside final furlong, ran on strongly, unchallenged (hand timed), won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Grecian (9-4) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Sir Pedro 1-2fav (9-12) Made all, ridden and asserted over 1f out, ran on, won at Lingfield 5f sell stks (6) gf beating Paradise Spectre (9-12) by 6l, 4 ran.
Triple Dream 20-1 (8-12) Quickly away, soon steadied off the pace in 5th, pushed along halfway, plugged on same pace and no impression final furlong, 8th of 10, 5l behind Breccbennach (8-11) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Royal Acquisition 12-1 (9-2) Restless in stalls, half-reared start, soon in touch on inside, weakened halfway, last of 10, 16l behind Pucon (8-11) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in May.
Whitecrest 7-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on to lead final strides, won at Lingfield 5f fll hcp (5) gd beating Perfect Muse (9-10) by ns, 9 ran.
Silverrica (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Raced freely in touch, weakened well over 1f out, last of 8, 18l behind Links Drive Lady (9-6) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Howyadoingnotsobad (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Chased winner until 2f out, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110 yards, 8th of 10, 4l behind Pucon (8-11) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in May.
Welease Bwian (IRE) 7-1 (8-0) Slowly away towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 10, 8l behind Tagula Night (9-3) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Encapsulated 14-1 (8-3) Pulled hard in mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 9l behind Meridius (9-0) at Salisbury 6f app hcp (5) gf.