raced far side, close up in main group, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
raced centre, held up, joined main group over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headway and one pace from over 1f out
raced centre, held up, headway and joined main group to be in touch over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong
raced far side, held up in main group, ridden and headway to chase winner over 1f, no impression final furlong
raced far side, awkward at start, mid-division of main group, ridden and weakened 3f out
raced far side, led, soon well clear, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
raced far side, chased clear leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
FOUR WINDS can keep his classic dream alive and we can also expect to see African Art and Bridge Of Glory take another step towards fulfilling their obvious potential. Four Winds wasn't all that strong in the market ahead of his reappearance in a similar contest at Newbury where he found Musidora hopeful High Heeled too strong. The form of that race is already working out well and he ran as though the outing would do him good although the return to a mile didn't appear to be the obvious move; that said, connections have high hopes for him and this will determine plans for the rest of his season. He's not the only colt in this line-up hoping to make it at the highest level although On Our Way's Group 1 entries are over a mile. He didn't really impress on his return to action but he was smart at two and it's far too early to be writing him off. African Art is well regarded but lacks any big race entries and needs to take a big step forwards as does Bridge Of Gold but he has some big targets in his portfolio and runs for a trainer who usually knows what he has at home and he was impressive at Newbury. Patrician's Glory reappears for a new yard and has to prove that he can hold his own this term whilst Shampagne and Sohcatoa have run some sound races this season but could become increasingly vulnerable to late maturing types. The drop in trip is a minor concern but Four Winds gets the nod.
Shampagne 10-1 (9-9) Held up, raced keenly, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Photographic (8-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf.
African Art (USA) 8-13fav (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Haydock 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr beating Matraash (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Four Winds 11-4 (8-13) Soon led, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind High Heeled (8-8) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo stk (3) gs in Apr.
Patrician's Glory (USA) 12-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and lost place halfway, 6th of 8, 17l behind Jukebox Jury (8-12) at Ascot 1m 2yo stks G2 (1) gd in Sep.
Quick Single (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride and always rear, 16th of 17, 22l behind Lighthearted (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5).
Rossatron 66-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, steady pace, quickened 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 6l behind At A Great Rate (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in Apr.
Sohcahtoa (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Held up last, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and effort on outer inside final 2f, not quicken and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 14l behind Racketeer (8-4) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
On Our Way 11-10fav (8-13) Pressed leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 4l behind Redwood (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 1f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Apr.
Bridge Of Gold (USA) 9-1 (9-3) In touch, quickened to lead 1f out, ran on strongly, ridden out, won at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (4) sft in Apr beating Clockmaker (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Yorksters Girl (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and effort 2f out, not pace to troubled leaders, stayed on same pace, 7th of 16, 12l behind Lahaleeb (9-0) at Newbury 7f fll stks Group 3 (1) sft in Apr.
