led after 1 1/2f until 2f out, gradually weakened
held up and behind, improved over 3f out, every chance from 2f out, stayed on one-paced final furlong
mid-division, hard ridden 3f out, no headway from 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no further headway
always close up, improved to lead on bit 1 1/2f out, ran on strongly, impressive
held up and keen, ridden and weakened over 3f out, soon well behind
led 1 1/2f, stayed prominent, every chance and going well 3f out, soon ridden and beaten
close up and pulled hard, challenged 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, no chance with winner
prominent, pressed leaders 3f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division, under pressure 2f out, one-paced
behind and pulled hard, some late progress from rear over 2f out, stayed on, nearest finish
in rear, improved on inside over 3f out to chase leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in touch until weakened quickly 4f out, tailed off final 3f
Saddler's Quest is a likeable colt who could be worth taking a chance on here after a lay-off. Last year's Lingfield Derby Trial winner has been sidelined for nearly a year with a cannon bone injury but is the type to progress this year and won't mind the today's going. Dalampour will contest staying races this year so this trip might be too short for him, plus Sir Michael Stoute's horses are not exactly firing at present. Many in the field are likely to come on a good deal for their seasonal reappearance so Lucido, from the in-form John Dunlop team and already a winner this season, cannot be left out of calculations. Others that warrant consideration are Murghem, who has been disappointing on his travels since winning a Group 2 event here last August; Rainbow High, from the in-form Barry Hills stable and dropping back to 12 furlongs; one-time Derby hopeful, St Expedit, and last year's Chester Vase and Italian Derby runner-up, Windsor Boy.
