tracked leader, led over 6f out, ridden clear 3f out, headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced by winner
held up, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened 1f out
keen, tracked leaders, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, not trouble leaders
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, soon behind
led, headed over 6f out, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on, never dangerous
held up, headway to track leaders 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
Murbek has had plenty of chances and as much as it pains, we will give him one more chance to win. Andmoreagain and Zach's Harmoney make it to the shortlist. The selection continues to frustrate backers having finished second on three of his five starts so far. He has shown ab aptitude for varying degrees of ground and this doesn't look the strongest of contests. Michael Jarvis continues to frequent the winner's enclosure and if he can't win this, then he'll never win. Zach's Harmoney has run two good races on the all-weather and looks the chief danger; the step up in trip looks a good move. Andmoreagain is an interesting newcomer and should be watched for market support. Held Captive and Chelsea Ballad are two who should improve for their debut runs as horses from both stables tend to do, whilst Shela House could run a big race on his debut for James Fanshawe. An intriguing affair and we will side with Murbek in the last chance saloon.
Murbek (IRE) 4-9fav (8-10) In touch, smooth headway to track winner over 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, no impression approaching final furlong, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Tartan Tie (8-7) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Shela House Selkirk gelding, half-brother to 1m2f winner Villa Sonata.
Sonning Star (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Went badly right start, always behind, 13th of 15, 12l behind Perfect Star (8-12) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Oct.
Sunburn (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Behind, kept on final 2f, never nearer, 7th of 14, 8l behind Gongidas (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) gd.
With Ease (IRE) 28-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 15, 27l behind Vainglory (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f mdn stk (5) sft.
Zach's Harmoney (USA) 7-4fav (8-13) Took keen hold, went 2nd 6f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon edged slightly right, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Buxton (8-13) at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in May.
Andmoreagain (USA) Distorted Humor filly, sister to useful 7f-1m2f winner It's No Joke.
Held Captive (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, ridden over 2f out, moderate headway final furlong, 4th of 9, 9l behind Look So (8-12) at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in May.
Motarjm (USA) 25-1 (9-3) In touch, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 15l behind Northern Jem (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Chelsea Ballad (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 11l behind Come April (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
