tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 5f out, went 2nd 4f out, led 3f out, stayed on well, driven out
held up, headway 5f out, stayed on one pace final 2f
slowly away, held up in rear, good headway over 5f out, went prominent over 4f out, chased winner 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
chased leaders over 10f
tracked leaders, led over 4f out to 3f out, stayed chasing leaders until weakened over 1f out
soon pushed along in rear, wide bend into straight, headway on outside over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, no impression
led to over 4f out, weakened rapidly
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place 6f out, soon tailed off
held up in rear, headway and in touch halfway, ridden to chase leaders over 4f out, weakened 3f out
We will side with Treetops Hotel in a modest opener, and he is selected ahead of Moon Emperor and Gaelic Roulette. From a falling mark, Moon Emperor cannot be ruled out, while a four-pounds rise for his Kempton win should still see Gaelic Roulette competitive. Treetops Hotel is another that has been given a fair chance by the handicapper based on his best 2006 form, and Bobsleigh could certainly be given a shout based on his best form of the last couple of years if he consents to put his best foot forward. Finally, with Tip Toes' best recent effort having come in a seller, we return to the selection, which is Treetops Hotel.
Moon Emperor 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, no extra and weakened 2f out, 5th of 12, 10l behind Lorikeet (9-6) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Gaelic Roulette (IRE) 13-8fav (8-8) In touch, ridden to lead, going well over 2f out, drew clear over 1f out, ridden out, comfortably, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-50 (6) pol beating Theflyingscottie (8-8) by 5l, 13 ran.
Treetops Hotel (IRE) 13-2 (8-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on one pace final 2f, never threaten leaders, 5th of 8, 5l behind Bienheureux (8-6) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (5) gf in Apr.
Ronsard (IRE) 9-2 (7-11) Slowly into stride and detached, some progress over 4f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 19l behind Recalcitrant (8-2) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Bobsleigh 50-1 (8-5) Behind, ridden and stayed on final 2f, nearest finish, 6th of 13, 8l behind Gala Evening (9-10) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
War Feather 12-1 (8-10) Started slowly, always in rear, no chance when eased over 1f out, 13th of 14, 41l behind Raydan (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-50 (6) pol.
Delorain (IRE) 22-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Desert Storm (9-10) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Sept.
Tip Toes (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 13, 15l behind Colwyn Bay (8-10) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-50 (6) pol.