led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon one pace
keen hold towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
keen hold in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up in rear, good headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong
pulled hard and prominent, led over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon beaten
pulled hard in mid-division, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, some headway over 1f out, no impression
in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, switched left 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on well, never nearer
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, never on terms
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
This looks a tricky race to open up with and we will give the tentative vote to Deo Valente with both Hawk Island and Liberation Spirit worth noting. The selection showed vast improvement from his debut to finish an eye catching third of fourteen here last time out and with this step up to a mile conditions should be ideal for a solid run. Hawk Island will pose as the biggest danger as he again improved for the experience when finishing second to Tarkheena Prince at Nottingham last time out so any market moves should be noted. Liberation Spirit ran with great credit in defeat at Great Leighs. That said he was beaten a long way that day so improvement will be needed to trouble the judge here. So for the winner we return to Deo Valente.
Brother Barry (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Keen, held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched left, not recover, 8th of 9, 11l behind Virtual (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Deo Valente (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Fireside (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Oct.
Falcativ 16-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden 2f out, never near leaders, 12th of 14, 11l behind Fireside (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Oct.
Hawk Island (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Led early, chased leaders, challenged over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 14, nk behind Tarkheena Prince (8-9) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Perez Prado (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Held up and behind, never a danger, 8th of 10, 12l behind Foolin Myself (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Rattan (USA) 7-4fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden over 1f out, hung right towards finish, headed final stride, 2nd of 13, shd behind Cool Judgement (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 1f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Redarsene 14-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 12, 8l behind Buddy Holly (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Spider Silk Lomitas gelding out of winning miler Silken Brief.
Squire Boldwood (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 17l behind Stone of Scone (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Trenchant 11-1 (9-3) Held up, headway to go prominent over 3f out, chased winner briefly, hung left 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 13l behind Glorious Gift (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in Apr.
Vital Link (IRE) Pivotal gelding, half-brother to 1m3f & 1m4f winner Me Fein.
Zeeran 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 19l behind The Oil Magnate (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Zuwaar Nayef colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m4f.
La Sarrazine (FR) 8-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up well in rear, very wide into straight 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never near to challenge, 5th of 13, 9l behind Stone of Scone (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Sleeping 40-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, always behind, 11th of 14, 34l behind Solar Spirit (8-11) at Pontefract 6f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Striving (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, one paced final 2f, 5th of 13, 8l behind Swanky Lady (9-0) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn fll (5) gf in Oct.
Liberation Spirit (USA) 3-1 (9-0) In touch, effort when not clear run over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Stone of Scone (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Thamara (USA) Street Cry filly out of 7f winner Huja.
