raced keenly, always prominent, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on well
mid-division, struggling over 2f out
hampered start, held up in rear, took keen hold, well beaten final 2f
held up towards rear, took keen hold, kept on final from over 1f out, never involved
held up in mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, kept on, lost 2nd close home
edged right start, tracked leaders, raced keenly, driven over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on, went 2nd close home, no impression on winner
chased leaders, lost place 3f out, well beaten over 1f out
led, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up in touch in mid-division, headway and edged left over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous
FLY TO GLORY overcame his inexperience when making all over course and distance on his racecourse debut. Archie Watson’s charge can defy a penalty with plenty more to come. Em Jay Kay has placed over the minimum trip in both outings so far while Friendly Vegan showed some ability last year but returns from a lengthy absence. Saxon Village has already been gelded though is a half-brother to a 1000 Guineas winner and makes most appeal of the newcomers.
Western Melody (IRE) 150-1 (9-9) Raced wide in touch, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Aldhaja (8-11) at Southwell 7f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Fly To Glory (IRE) 2-1 (8-13) Made all, ran on well, unchallenged, won at Newcastle 6f stks (5) pol in Feb beating Queen Aminatu (8-8) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Agonyclite Dabirsim colt out of Hoku.
Claret Club 25-1 (8-12) Raced in centre, chased leader, hung left over 2f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, chased leaders, hung left and weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 10 1/4l behind Sip And Smile (8-12) at Newcastle 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Jan.
Dark Side Thunder Night Of Thunder gelding out of Dark Side Princess.
Doctor Khan Junior Muhaarar colt out of Ladies Are Forever.
Em Jay Kay 5-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Alia Choice (8-9) at Chelmsford City 5f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Ribtide 40-1 (9-5) Slowly away, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Anthem National (9-5) at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Run Teddy Run (FR) 9-1 (9-5) Raced wide close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Anthem National (9-5) at Newcastle 7f stks (5) pol in Feb.
Saxon Village (IRE) Exceed And Excel gelding out of Windsor County.
Friendly Vegan (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Close up in rear, switched left over 1f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Wild Beauty (9-0) at Haydock 6f mdn fll stks (4) hvy in May.
Little Finn (IRE) Koropick gelding out of Melodize.
