tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, keen in rear, ridden and kept on final furlong, never nearer
keen, chased leader, ridden and weakened halfway
raced wide and held up, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, kept on
steadied start, pulled hard, held up mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out until driven and stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
close up, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, unable to quicken, kept on same pace
reared start, slowly into stride, pulled hard, raced in rear, short of room from 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, soon eased
Monsieur Reynard can land the finale. Wynberg has been in terrific form and, along with Doric Lady and Second Opinion, rates as a threat. Second Opinion is lightly raced and therefore open to improvement. He posted a progressive effort last time out and represents good each-way value here. Doric Lady is another that is capable at this level and is shaping up nicely. Alan Munro got on well with her at Folkestone a fortnight ago and, from a 3lb lower mark, the filly has a realistic chance of making the frame. Wynberg chases a four-timer this evening, so merits a second look in the betting. However, he has yet to really prove himself on turf, so has a bit more to find here. Therefore, it can pay to give another chance to Monsieur Reynard, who comes here on the back of a solid effort at Nottingham last time out. Ryan Moore will again take the ride and, with his stamina for six furlongs not in doubt, Monsieur Reynard makes the most appeal in a really tough one to call.
Espy 7-2 (8-2) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on inner, quicken to lead over 1f out, clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol beating Baytown Blaze (8-2) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Another Socket 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to chase winner briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Ten Down (9-2) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Monsieur Reynard 4-1fav (9-2) Held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, led over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Mission Impossible (9-4) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Rough Rock (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Led, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 15l behind We Have A Dream (8-13) at Nottingham 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Oct.
Wavertree Princess (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soon prominent, ridden and close up 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Storey Hill (8-12) at Kempton 5f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Mandelieu (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, held up, headway well over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Fast Feet (9-3) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Doric Lady 4-1 (8-9) Dwelt, held up in touch, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 10, 6l behind Maimoona (8-9) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gs.
Cracking Nick (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Legendary Guest (8-13) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Jalons Bridewell 6-4fav (9-3) Led, headed well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 11l behind Baunagain (9-3) at Southwell 6f 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Mar.
Second Opinion (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden halfway, effort approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Killer Class (8-8) at Nottingham 5f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) sft in Apr.
Helping Hand (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 7l behind Legendary Guest (8-13) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Extreme North (USA) 6-1 (8-12) In touch, hampered 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 6l behind Jane's Payoff (9-4) at W'hampton 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) pol in Apr.
Shatter Resistant (IRE) 8-1 (7-13) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 10l behind Desiderio (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Wynberg (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up, hung left halfway, no chance after, 4th of 7, 13l behind Magical Speedfit (9-0) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
