chased leader 5f, weakened quickly final furlong
dwelt held up ridden halfway, never on terms
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened
chased leaders, reminders after 2f, ridden over 2f out went 3rd over 1f out, driven to lead well inside final furlong
chased leading pair, until over 1f out, soon weakened
keen, held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden stayed on final furlong
mid-division one pace halfway from wide bend into straight
led, ridden 3 lengths clear over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on
very slowly away, ridden in headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
The vote here goes to Leopoldine ahead of Storm On The Run and Divo Nero. With his stable among the winners, Divo Nero has to be considered in this run-of-the-mill affair, while Kansas Gold, a half-brother to Texas Gold, is one to catch the eye on breeding. Storm On The Run got going a fraction too late at Nottingham last time and should go well in a bid to make amends, while Titian Dancer would hold a chance based on his debut run last season, although he failed to follow it up in his only other run. Leopoldine showed improvement when dropped to this trip for the first time last time and was probably unlucky to come up against a decent type there, so she is very much respected, while Royal Senga is certainly bred for speed. Once again, though, the selection is Leopoldine.
John Bratby (USA) 2-1fav (9-0) Raced keenly, prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 10l behind Baba Ghanoush (8-9) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in Dec.
Divo Nero (IRE) Black Minnaloushe colt, half-brother to winning sprinters Booneton & Legend of The West.
Kansas Gold Alhaarth colt, half-brother to winners up to 1m4f and over hurdles.
Storm On The Run (IRE) 11-8fav (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, switched left when inside final furlong, ran on, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Mr Sandicliffe (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Leopoldine 10-1 (8-9) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden when headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2l behind River Bravo (9-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Royal Senga Agnes World filly, half-sister to 6f winner Future Deal.
Tajjree Lujain filly out of a lightly-raced mare.
Xaar Breeze 3-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, chased winner over 3f out until over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 7l behind Dylan (9-0) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Mar.