mid-division, headway approaching 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened
mid-division, weakened 3f out
led over 11f out, headed over 4f out, weakened
towards rear, ridden 4f out, headway from over 2f out, kept on
led, headed over 11f out, ridden to chase leader 2f out, weakened
towards rear, headway to chase leaders halfway, every chance over 2f out, faded
in touch, chased leaders 3f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, steady headway from 3f out, edged left and led over 2f out, headed 1f out
in rear, late headway
prominent, led over 4f out, weakening when headed 2f out
always towards rear
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear, driven 4f out, headway on outside over 2f out to chase leading pair, no further impression
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Walter Swinburn can strike an early note with Serbelloni, who has been in great form and gets the nod over Sharadi and Pass The Port, while Coustou is lightly weighted and can be a danger if he arrives in the same frame of mind he was in at Folkestone 11 days ago. He appeals as an each way hope. Pass The Port also has place claims after going close at Kempton a fortnight ago. Jonny Murtagh catches the eye as a jockey booking and another bold bid is expected. Sharadi finished off last season well and obviously improved when he was stepped up in trip. He does have a little more to find in this company but cannot confidently be ruled out. However, Serbelloni is open to far more improvement and as the trip should not be any problem for him, he can grant Swinburn a first winner at a track that suited him well as a rider.
Marble Arch 25-1 Behind from halfway, tailed off from over 5f out, 10th of 11, well behind Sendintank at Musselburgh 2m hcp (D2) gs in Nov.
Flying Spirit (IRE) 5-1 Chased leaders, ridden along 5f out, chased winner and hung left final 2f, one pace and no impression final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Tender Falcon at Epsom 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (C) gd in Aug.
Dune Raider (USA) 66-1 Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 27l behind Danelor at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp gs in Mar.
Serbelloni 7-2fav Held up in touch, headway to lead just over 2f out, ridden and quickened over 1f out, held on, won at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp (D2) pol in Mar beating Garden Society by a hd, 13 ran.
Mandatum 11-2 Held up, pushed along and not much room over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 8, 10l behind Winged d'Argent at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (D2) sft in Oct.
Sharadi (IRE) 11-8fav Tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden along in front 2f out, clear approaching final furlong easily, won at Bath 2m 1f 3yo hcp (E3) sft in Oct beating Port Sodrick by 6l, 8 ran.
Theatre (USA) 5-1 Towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Garden Society at Lingfield 2m hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Almizan (IRE) 8-1 Held up in touch, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 9l behind Dr Sharp at Doncaster 2m 2f hcp gd.
Pass The Port 13-2 In touch, ridden to take 2nd entering final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Linens Flame at Kempton 1m 6f hcp gs.
Sainte Just (IRE) 15-2 Held up, mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, short of room when held inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Nounou at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
Considine (USA) 8-1 Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Serbelloni at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp (D2) pol in Mar.
Bluetoria 10-1 Keen, mid-division, lost place halfway, no danger after, 13th of 19, 9l behind Smoothie at Leicester 1m 2f app hcp (E3) gf in Sept.
Dickie Deadeye 12-1 In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 10l behind Greenwich Meantime at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp gd in Mar.
Coustou (IRE) 16-1 Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, tracked leaders 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Folkestone 1m 4f app hcp sft beating Ellina by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Maystock 25-1 Soon led, good pace, headed 3f out, weakened quickly, 13th of 14, 28l behind Cold Turkey at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (D2) pol in Jan.
Mumbling (IRE) 50-1 Behind, ridden 5f out, soon beaten, 15th of 16, 26l behind Belle Rouge at Goodwood 1m 4f stk (D2) gd in Sept.
Inducement 14-1 Prominent and keen, ridden 3f out, weakened when edged right over 1f out, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Unleash at Leicester 1m 4f stk 0-75 (D) gs in Aug '02.
Masked (IRE) 12-1 Always behind, 9th of 11, 21l behind Quarrymount at Newmarket 1m 6f 3yo hcp (D2) gd in Oct.
Lucky Leo 10-1 Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 21l behind Kavi at W'hampton 1m 4f stk (E3) pol in Feb.
Nawow 7-2 Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out to entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Linens Flame at Kempton 1m 6f hcp gs.
