close up, pushed along 3f out, ridden, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, joined over 1f out, ridden, edged left, headed inside final furlong, kept on
keen, led, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, hung left, weakened over 1f out
in touch, joined leader going well over 1f out, soon ridden, found nil
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden out
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Nonrunner
Oceana Gold is taken to land this at the expense of Viva Vettori and Fondled. The selection ran a blinder in behind Proponent here last time out over one furlong further. All his best efforts have been over the straight mile and having had a run this season his fitness will not be questioned. If running up to his best he will take a great deal of beating. Viva Vettori is four pounds higher for winning at Kempton on the all weather last week on his first outing of the season. He was a late developer and has taken time to come to himself but can again run a solid race if producing his best. Fondled is having his first outing of the year and will be sure to come on for the outing. He continued to improve throughout last summer eventually breaking his maiden tag at Yarmouth in September showing a good turn of foot. Coming from a yard in form he is respected but for the winner we return to Oceana Gold.
Very Wise 22-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, driven and outpaced at 2f out, never able to challenge, 10th of 14, 10l behind Extraterrestrial (8-5) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Ace of Hearts 14-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Jamboretta (8-6) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Viva Vettori 8-1 (8-12) Made all, quickened 2f out, ran on well final furlong, ridden out, won at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol beating Northern Spy (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Oceana Gold 10-1 (8-1) Went right start, led, challenged over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Proponent (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf.
Royal Island (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) In rear, some headway on outer early straight, kept on well from over 1f out, 6th of 16, 5l behind Russian Empress (8-10) at Naas 7f hcp 60-92 gs in Apr.
Fondled 3-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, won at Yarmouth 1m hcap (4) gd in Sept beating Trivia (7-11) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Moonlight Man 28-1 (9-9) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 17, 7l behind Full Victory (9-1) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Billy Dane (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 7l behind Skhilling Spirit (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Sri Kuantan (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Keen hold, prominent, soon steadied, in touch, driven over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 8, well behind Bentley Brook (8-11) at Southwell 1m 3f hcap (4) fbs.
Samarinda (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Led for 1f, tracked leader, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 6, 3l behind Watamu (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) pol.