prominent, chased leader inside final 2f, ran on final furlong, led post
held up, switched left inside final 2f, chased leading pair and hung left final furlong
slowly away, in rear, kept on final furlong
led on rail, driven final furlong, caught post
chased leader to inside final 2f, weakened rapidly over 1f out
chased leaders on outer, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up, shaken up 2f out, never a factor
Nusoor is the pick here, ahead of Pretty Miss and Loyal Royal. Despite winning a similar contest here a week ago, Peter Grayson's gelding is well in at the weights, with Kirsty Milczarek claiming 3 pounds, and will probably again attempt to to make all. Henry Candy's filly Pretty Miss could be a rival early on upfront, and if she can make her draw advantage count, could hold on. Milton Bradley doesn't run too many 3 year olds, but Loyal Royal looks to have a chance. Well drawn, he ran a fine 3rd at Bath on Wednesday night, and further improvement could see himcome out on top. On paper this looks the most competitive race of the night, so a fairly tentative selection is Nusoor.
Pretty Miss 6-1 (9-2) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on until lost two places near finish, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Osiris Way (9-13) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Even Bolder 9-1 (9-3) Raced keenly in touch, ridden over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, never dangerous inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 3l behind Osiris Way (9-13) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Orpen's Art (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Soon led, pushed along and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind First Trim (9-2) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Nusoor (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Made all, hard drivenover 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Desperate Dan (9-9) by 2l, 7 ran.
One Way Ticket 12-1 (9-9) Behind, ridden over 2f out, no chance when eased over 1f out, last of 12, 18l behind Arfinnit (9-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Fairfield Princess 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, hard pressed and driven out near finish just held on, won at Kempton 5f hcap (5) pol beating Mambazo (8-12) by a hd, 12 ran.
Billy Red 14-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, pulled hard, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 12, 6l behind Grand Vizier (8-12) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (5) gd in May.
Loyal Royal (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, hard ridden approaching final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Dressed To Dance (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.