mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, good headway from over 1f out to lead close home
held up towards rear, ridden and headway from 3f out to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
dwelt and behind, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, nearest finish
Commando Scott gets the call here ahead of Sky Crusader and Will He Wish. Sky Crusader wasn't beaten far in Newbury's Spring Cup last time and at least comes here fit and well. Lord Of The East is also fit but he will need a career best in order to score. Will He Wish is in the same boat, although he comes here on the back of a good run, while Prince Tum Tum would be a shoo-in on the best of his efforts of the last three years but the overall feeling is that he is opposable here, while Vicious Knight also needs to find a pound or two on Turf. Byron Bay's best has so far come on the all-weather, and Dispol Katie is struggling to win from her current mark. Although softer going might suit him better, Commando Scott comes here in good heart and seems to be on a fair mark. Finally, we could not build a strong case for Stoic Leader but Regent's Secret has dropped to mark that is just three pounds above a winning one. Overall, though, we prefer the look of Commando Scott.
Sky Crusader 25-1 (8-6) In touch in main group, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 25, 3 1/2l behind Forgery (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd in Apr.
Lord of The East 66-1 (9-1) Led, soon 3 lengths clear, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Akona Matata (9-0) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (3) gf in Apr.
Will He Wish 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Into The Breeze (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Prince Tum Tum (USA) 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, effort over 2f out, no impression, 13th of 16, 15l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-7) at Thirsk 7f hcap (3) gd in Apr.
Vicious Knight 12-1 (9-2) Disputed lead, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 10l behind Rockazar (8-11) at Naas 7f hcp 0-100 gs in Apr.
Byron Bay 6-1 (8-5) Prominent, led 3f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Fortunate Isle (8-7) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) hvy in Apr.
Dispol Katie 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, effort when not clear run well over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 12, 8l behind Baylaw Star (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (4) gf in Apr.
Commando Scott (IRE) 9-2fav (9-5) Towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Zomerlust (9-12) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, lost place 4f out, no danger after, 9th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Parkview Love (8-9) at W'hampton 7f hcap (5) pol in Apr.
Regent's Secret (USA) 25-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, staying on when not clear run final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Baylaw Star (9-3) at Musselburgh 7f hcap (4) gf in Apr.
