in touch, headway and effort over 2f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, kept on to lead last 50 yards
missed break, in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made most until headed and no extra last 50 yards
close up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced halfway, stayed on final 2f
towards rear, outpaced halfway, some late headway, never dangerous
close up, ridden over 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
chased leaders, effort 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
This is not an easy race on which to get a firm handle but, from a shortlist that contains Mae Cigan, Mormeatmic, King's Revenge, Knife Artist and Baytown Valentina, we will side with Mae Cigan. Mae Cigan has shown fair form in two runs, having attracted money in the second of them. A repeat of the level of his latest run on the all-weather should see him competitive today. Mormeatmic showed some promise behind an easy winner, the useful Strike Up The Band, on his debut, while King's Revenge made late headway on his debut and should improve and confirm the form with Shaydreambeliever, who was just behind him in that race. Ones to watch out for are Castellano, who cost 31,000 guineas, and Pat Haslam's pair, Fitzsimons and Knife Artist, who has plenty of good speed in his blood, although Flying Doctor, a half-brother to Cunning, might need further to show his best. Finally, Baytown Valentina was not beaten far in a fair event at Newmarket on her debut and is another to consider, but the others probably have to find improvement to score. Once again, then, the selection is Mae Cigan.
King's Revenge 20-1 Slowly into stride and behind, driven and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 12, 8l behind Mr Rooney at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut gd in Apr.
Mae Cigan (FR) 10-3 Chased leaders, shaken up over 1f out, soon hung left and beaten, 4th of 10, 6l behind Grimes Faith at Lingfield 5f 2yo mdn aut pol in Apr.
Mormeatmic 15-2 Slowly away and behind, ridden and outpaced halfway, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Strike Up The Band at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn gd in Apr.
Shaydreambeliever 5-2fav Chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden and beaten, 7th of 12, 9l behind Mr Rooney at Beverley 5f 2yo mdn aut gd in Apr.
Supreme Charter 4-1jt-fav Prominent, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Beverley Polo at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn aut gs.
William John 6-1 Pushed along towards rear, outpaced halfway, kept on but no impression, 4th of 8, 7l behind The Bear at Newcastle 5f nov stk sft in Apr.
Baytown Valentina 100-1 Chased leaders over 3f, 8th of 13, 6l behind Flashy Wings at Newmarket 5f 2yo mdn fll gf in Apr.
Taras Leader 12-1 Missed break, pushed along halfway, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Beverley Polo at Newcastle 5f 2yo mdn aut gs.
