held up, switched right and headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, behind, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, edged right under pressure over 1f out, no extra
in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong
always prominent, led over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, hampered just over 1f out, no danger after
in touch, lost place halfway
held up, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, hung left under pressure over 1f out, no extra
always prominent, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
Sierra Vista gets a speculative vote ahead of Fire Up The Band, Paradise Isle, Mutamared and Baltic King in an open contest. David Barker has placed Sierra Vista to good effect in the past, including twice here. Although both successes were over five furlongs, he has won over six, and will be all the better for his recent return to action in Listed company at Newcastle where he was just touched off by Rising Shadow. Compensation awaits, and he can prove too strong for Fire Up The Band who showed his well being when landing a conditions event at Nottingham a fortnight ago. Good enough to win a Group 3 in his prime, he should still pay his way this summer. Paradise Isle won this last year with Quito and Baltic King behind, and has had a small break since running at Nad Al Sheba. He will have to be at his best to repeat last year's feat, but it would be no surprise if he were to be there or thereabouts. Mutamared is going the right way and should now be spot on so cannot be discounted entirely, but for the winner we return to Sierra Vista.
Baltic King 4-1 (9-1) In rear, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 10th of 14, 10l behind Bygone Days (9-1) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Fantasy Believer 14-1 (9-1) Held up, never near leaders, 8th of 14, 6l behind Bygone Days (9-1) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Quito (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Pulled hard held up, effort when short of room over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 9l behind Blue Ksar (8-10) at Newmarket 1m lst stk (1) sft in Oct.
The Kiddykid (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders stand's side group, weakened final 2f, 11th of 12, 18l behind Rising Shadow (9-5) at Newcastle 6f lst stk (1) gs in Mar.
Ajigolo 5-2 (8-10) Keen, held up in last place but in touch, headway on outer to chase winner 2f out, soon every chance, ridden inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 4, 1/2l behind Maltese Falcon (9-2) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Assertive 33-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Red Clubs (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Asset (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Jeremy (9-1) at Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Excusez Moi (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Held up, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 3 1/2l behind King Orchisios (9-3) at Lingfield 5f lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Fire Up The Band 9-1 (9-1) Led for 2f, ridden to lead again entering 2f out, edged left final furlong, kept on, won at Nottingham 5f stk (4) gf beating Bond City (9-1) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Mutamared (USA) 10-11fav (9-4) Held up behind leaders, effort on inside 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 7, 1l behind Eisteddfod (9-4) at Kempton 6f stk (3) pol in Mar.
Paradise Isle Prominent, tracked runner-up over 1f out, ran on one pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind Bad Girl Runs at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Sierra Vista 16-1 (8-11) Led stand's side group, ridden over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Rising Shadow (9-5) at Newcastle 6f lst stk (1) gs in Mar.
