in touch, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear and in touch, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
tracked leader, every chance 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, headed 2f out, ridden 1f out, one pace
Both Tranquil Daze and Lady Cristal won their penultimate starts but could only manage placed efforts on their latest outings and the latter makes a quick reappearance. It remains to be seen if Skellig Michael can do any better upped a grade off a higher mark after winning at Kempton so BASTIA is preferred. She made a winning start over today’s trip at Chelmsford last month and that looks stronger form than the winning debut made by Intense Romance over 5f here.
Bastia 2-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, niggled along in last, closed over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, led and edged left inside final furlong, kept on, won at Chelmsford City 6f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Feb beating Zilza (8-13) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Tranquil Daze (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Lord Cooper (9-8) at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Trick Of The Lyte (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 7, 8 1/4l behind Alkashaaf (9-9) at Newcastle 6f hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Intense Romance (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Always prominent, every chance when carried left throughout final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Newcastle 5f mdn stks (6) pol in Feb beating Alfonso Manana (9-5) by shd, 4 ran.
Skellig Michael 5-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, won at Kempton 6f hcp (6) pol in Feb beating Popsilca (9-4) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Backinanger 4-1 (9-7) Dwelt, behind, some late headway, never nearer, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind School Run (9-9) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Lady Cristal (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Slight lead until 2f out, chased winner until over 1f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 2 1/2l behind Fiery Spice (8-10) at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Bourbonisto 6-4fav (9-7) Prominent, challenged 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Peny Arcade (9-0) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (6) pol in Nov.
Rey Loopy (IRE) 150-1 (9-5) Always behind, 9th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Brittanic (9-5) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.