raced centre, tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced standside, chased leader, led that group over 2f out, ridden every chance 1f out, ran on
raced centre, outpaced
slowly into stride, hampered start, raced centre, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
raced standside, chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, eased and pulled up inside final furlong
raced centre, chased leaders 4f
raced centre, chased leaders 4f
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden and hung right 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led standside group over 3f, ridden and stayed on same pace
went right start, raced centre, made all and overall leader, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on
raced standside, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced standside, held up, ridden and ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
raced standside, dwelt always in rear
raced standside, always towards rear
raced centre, slowly into stride, outpaced
raced centre, outpaced
raced standside, chased leaders 4f
raced standside, chased leader, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong
raced centre, chased winner, ridden and every chance from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Sure to be plenty of pace on for the opener and a further chance is taken with Abientot, who arrives here very much on an upward curve. The Brain Meehan-trained gelding is selected in preference to Canadian Danehill, who is respected but is also very hard to win with. Chinalea and Coconut Squeak also come into the equation on the pick of their efforts and are worth monitoring for signs of each-way support. Coconut Squeak shaped up well in a couple of outings on the All Weather before he failed to get home over seven furlongs at Yarmouth last time out. He should be suited by this drop in trip and he cannot confidently be ruled out in this company. Chinalea was no match for the selection when they met at Windsor earlier this month. However, he is much better off at the weights this time around and can go close if more patient tactics are employed this afternoon. Overjoy Way is also worth mentioning, as she is open to improvement and looks ready for a try at this trip. Nevertheless, Abientot appears to be going from strength to strength at present and is too hard to oppose while he is such great heart.
Abientot (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, just held on, won at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Auwitesweetheart (8-11) by a shd, 16 ran.
Chinalea (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden to lead 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, unable to quicken, 4th of 16, 2l behind Abientot (8-1) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Union Jack Jackson (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 17, 11l behind Astronomical (8-10) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Hidden Star 50-1 (9-4) Raced stands' side, slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Yorkshire Lad (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Rancho Cucamonga (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Prominent, effort over 2f out, soon behind, 13th of 15, 22l behind Anfield Dream (8-12) at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Apple of My Eye 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 9, 19l behind Elrafa Mujahid (8-11) at Yarmouth 7f stk (5) gs.
Touch of Silk (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) In touch to halfway, 7th of 9, 18l behind Campeon (8-8) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Edge of Blue 20-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, no impression, 15th of 19, 11l behind Meditation (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Coconut Squeak 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Elrafa Mujahid (8-11) at Yarmouth 7f stk (5) gs.
Meditation 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 7, 9l behind Talcen Gwyn (9-0) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 11-4fav (8-8) Led early, pressed leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Talcen Gwyn (9-0) at Brighton 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Grand Option 25-1 (9-1) Outpaced early, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 19, 6l behind Meditation (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Lowestoft Playboy 10-1 (8-10) Raced stands' side, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 11th of 17, 9l behind Yorkshire Lad (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Overjoy Way 13-2 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed and not quicken close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind Sand Iron (9-2) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (6) sft.
Bodden Bay 12-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, switched left 2f out, weakened 1f out, 12th of 19, 9l behind Meditation (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Revien (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) In rear, ridden and weakened 3f out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Elrafa Mujahid (8-11) at Yarmouth 7f stk (5) gs.
Miss Hermione 50-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden and edged right over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 10l behind Takhleed (9-0) at Leicester 6f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Middle Eastern 33-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden 4f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 19, 5l behind Meditation (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Sir Bluebird (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 13th of 19, 11l behind Meditation (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Arnie de Burgh 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, ran on from 1f out, 4th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Meditation (8-8) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
