raced on outer, always towards rear, no chance final 2f
held up in touch, headway towards outer 2f out, driven and ran on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
dwelt, soon recovered to chase leader, ridden 2f out, weakened quickly
raced on outside, held up, effort on outer and ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace under pressure from over 1f out
slowly into stride, switched right start, held up, headway against standrail over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong
chased leaders and raced off rail, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out and ran on well
took keen hold and prominent, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led on rail, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened rapidly
Milton Bradley has his stable in good form and CAPE ROYAL can provide him with another winner, although it would not be a surprise to see Matterofact or Thoughtsofstardom go well. The selection ran well in a handicap here last time when he wasn't beaten far by Sands Crooner. He looks capable of scoring off his current mark and with the usual head gear on he gets our vote. Matterofact has to be respected as she has gone close on her last two starts here. She has a fair draw and it will be a surprise if she can't make the frame again. Thoughtsofstardom returns to the scene of his last win and he has a good draw, but he has been a little disappointing recently and he also has an inexperienced pilot on board. Rocker will get maximum assistance from Ryan Moore in the plate and this course and distance scorer could go well at a price. An open handicap and the vote goes to Cape Royal.
Princess Rose Anne (IRE) 10-3 (10-0) Held last, ridden and switched right just over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 5th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Bateleur (8-12) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Rocker 8-1 (9-6) Never reached beyond mid-division, 9th of 11, 10l behind Blue Jack (9-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Even Bolder 28-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Artistic License (9-9) at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fm.
Magical Speedfit (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, making some headway towards inside when hampered inside final 2f, no danger after, 7th of 10, 6l behind Ziggy Lee (8-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Cape Royal 11-4fav (9-6) With leader, ridden and close up inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Matterofact (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Close up, ridden to chase winner 2f out, soon every chance, pressed winner entering final furlong, driven and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Feelin Foxy (9-11) at Lingfield 5f (5) gf.
Thoughtsofstardom 12-1 (10-0) Raced centre, chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, until inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Buy On The Red (10-5) at Leicester 5f Ladies Handicap (0-70) 3yo+) (5) gf.
Magic Glade 7-1 (8-4) Chased leaders to 3f, last of 10, 12l behind Handsinthemist (8-7) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-52 (6) fbs in Mar.
