held up in 6th, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to 3rd over 1f out, no impression on leading duo
took keen hold, tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to modest 4th towards finish
held up in 5th, smooth headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, led well over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on gamely under pressure to assert final 100 yards
slowly into stride, pushed along raced keenly and soon tracked leaders, chased winner over 1f out, soon every chance until no extra and held final 100 yards
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
held up last, ridden 3f out, driven 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Not the best handicap for the grade which should allow KING FINGAL to get his head in front again from Magic Echo and Northside Prince. The selection got up late to win an average handicap on his latest start but that was a step in the right direction. His form this year has already bettered that of 2009 and he looks to be on the up. A good five lbs claimer eases his penalty for his last win and should go well again providing this smaller runner field puts on enough pace. A false run race would not suit this horse. Magic Echo represents a stable very much in form and must be monitored. His latest form is not bad either but he may need some cut to be seen at best. Northside Prince ran in a better race than this 27 days ago but he didn't cut much ice on his seasonal debut. Expect a better run today from the Swinbank horse. Sudden Impulse won his latest start but has more on his plate today so we will return to King Fingal for the win.
King Fingal (IRE) 4-1fav (8-9) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on well to lead towards finish, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating General Tufto (8-4) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Desert Vision 20-1 (8-9) Took keen hold in mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 22l behind Dangerous Midge (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Magic Echo 16-1 (8-10) Slowly away, in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Aphrodisia (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2f fll hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gf in Apr.
Rosbay (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Behind, headway over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Oneofapear (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Casino Night 16-1 (9-6) Behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 21l behind Fujin Dancer (9-2) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Northside Prince (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 22l behind Fujin Dancer (8-7) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Sudden Impulse 17-2 (8-13) Held up, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr beating Boa (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
