chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, weakened 2f out, soon eased when no chance, tailed off
mid-division on inside, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always rear, ridden and struggling early straight, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced and beaten
behind, switched to outside and good headway 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened inside final 3f
in touch on outside, driven along 4f out, weakened 3f out
with leader, led going well just inside final 3f, ridden 2 lengths clear 1f out, ran on until caught near finish
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
slowly away, held up in rear, headway on outside over 3f out, never reached leaders, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, making headway towards rail when not clear run 3f out, switched right inside final 2f, driven and strong run inside final furlong, led near finish
mid-division, headway on rails over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Not a strong race although plentiful in numbers and Jack Rolfe is narrowly preferred to Montchara and Prime Powered. Unexposed on the turf, he won well enough at Wolverhampton over 1m6f and with conditions taking a turn for the worse, that stamina could well come into play. Montchara won well in a bad race at Wolverhampton over 1m4f. More is needed in this better grade. Prime Powered has to be respected given the form of the Ralph Beckett stable. Olimpo returns to the flat after an abortive campaign over hurdles. Crete was well touted in his younger days and is watched in the market upon a return from a very long absence. Cordier should have stripped fitter for a recent outing on the all-weather. Jack Rolfe is still unexposed and might be worth another chance now returned to turf.
Prime Powered (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leader, every chance over 1f out, ridden and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Fregate Island (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Jack Rolfe 9-2 (9-1) Prominent, tracked leader over 5f out, led 3f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 6f app hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Three Thieves (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
True Companion 9-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Cusoon (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcap (5) pol in Oct.
Montchara (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr beating Buscador (8-8) by 2l, 11 ran.
Greek Easter (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Close up, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 17, 17l behind Forroger (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
Imperial Harry 40-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Royal Premier (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Lady Songbird (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Can Can Star (9-1) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Crete (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 14l behind Tawqeet (9-0) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Aug '05.
