made most, edged left under pressure 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden to press leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
chased leaders, ridden and edged left 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, ran on to lead approaching final furlong, driven out
close up, chased leader 3f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
held up, headway and switched right towards center 2f out, ran on under pressure to chase winner wll inside final furlong
close up, ridden and lost place over 2f out, driven and kept on again final furlong
steadied in mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon no impression, eased when no chance inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not pace to reach leaders
held up in mid-division, switched right over 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on same pace
chased leaders over 5f out, eased when no chance final furlong
held up and always in rear
chased leaders 6f
in touch over 5f
behind, ridden and struggling from halfway
prominent for 5f
mid-division, pushed along halfway, no danger
A high draw can help Resplendent One reverse the Lincoln form with New Seeker and Common World, while Zero Tolerance has to be a serious consideration if the betting indicates the extra fortnight of preparation will make a difference for David Barron's charge. The five-year-old missed a trip to Doncaster after being found to be slightly lame a couple of days before his intended reappearance, but all is apparently now well with the son of Nashwan. He holds the likes of Impeller on last season's form and should make a bold bid if he is on song. As should his stablemate Flipando, who ran a blinder in the Spring Mile. However, the draw has done him no favours and he will need plenty of luck on his side. Divine Gift does not have too much to find to get involved and also has to merit each-way consideration. He was well supported in the Lincoln but was beaten on merit in the end. He should be better for the run and has to be considered as a threat this afternoon. New Seeker will be a popular choice after his brave effort last time out. However, he had almost the best of the draw on that occasion and is now 2lb higher in the handicap. He is also unlikely to represent the best value if all his owners decide to get behind him again it can prove to be profitable to look elsewhere. Which is where we turn to Resplendent One, who was murdered by the draw at Doncaster but is far better treated by his stalls position today. The Terry Mills-trained gelding is still open to acres of improvement and, with Richard Quinn, who has a terrific record in this type of race, doing the steering; everything looks in place for a bold show today.
New Seeker 15-2 With stand side leader, led group halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 22, 3l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Colisay Always struggling, last of 14, 28l behind Valentino at Bordeaux Le Bous 1m 1f Grp 3 sft in Oct.
Desert Star 15-2 Held up in touch, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 21l behind Polar Ben at Newmarket 1m Grp 3 (A1) gd in Oct.
Zero Tolerance (IRE) 9-1 Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well, won at Newmarket 1m hcp (C1) gs in Oct beating Impeller by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Fine Silver (IRE) 10-3 Held up, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 2f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind St Andrews at Nottingham 1m stk (C2) hvy in Nov.
El Coto 14-1 Always behind far side, 16th of 22, 18l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Common World (USA) 14-1 Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, led group well inside final furlong, no impression with stand side, 3rd of 22, 4l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Resplendent One (IRE) 28-1 Led far side group to over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 22, 4 1/2l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Ballast (IRE) Led to over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 7l behind Night Chapter at Longchamp 1m stk sft in Oct.
Impeller (IRE) 9-2 Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Corriolanus at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (C1) pol in Nov.
Bahiano (IRE) 7-1 Chased leaders, ridden and not quicken 2f out, beaten after, 4th of 6, 4l behind Vortex at Lingfield 7f stk pol.
Divine Gift 8-1 Chased far side leader, driven to lead group briefly over 2f out, ridden and no extra final furlong, 8th of 22, 7l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Silk Fan (IRE) 7-2 Dwelt, soon prominent, joined leaders over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 4th of 8, 9l behind Mansfield Park at Leicester 1m 3yo fll (C2) gd in Oct.
Norton (IRE) 8-1 Prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 5l behind Nero's Return at Pontefract 1m hcp gs in Mar.
Flipando (IRE) 10-1 Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 22, 1 1/2l behind Barathea Dreams at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Prizeman (USA) 50-1 Always behind, lost touch final 2f, last of 20, 43l behind Kew Green at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-105 gs in Mar.
Always Esteemed (IRE) 33-1 Behind far side, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 22, 9l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Rebel Leader 50-1 Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway and weakened 2f out, 12th of 18, 11l behind Everest at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (B) gf in Jul.
Majorca 4-1fav Led stand side 6f, weakened final furlong, 15th of 16, 15l behind Kehaar at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (C) gs in Jul.
Welcome Stranger 7-1jt-fav Hampered start, always towards rear, 14th of 19, 13l behind Nashaab at York 1m hcp (C1) gd in Oct.
Royal Prince 13-2 Raced centre, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Newmarket 1m stk (C1) gd in Oct beating Dawn Surprise by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Lucayan Legend (IRE) 50-1 Always behind stand side, 12th of 22, 10l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Compton Drake 11-2 Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden out, won at Warwick 1m 3f hcp gs in Mar beating Barking Mad by 2l, 17 ran.
