slowly into stride, switched to far side group after 1f, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
raced far side, led that group, headed inside final furlong, no extra
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
raced far side, slowly into stride and held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
raced far side, held up, never dangerous
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led centre group, headed over 3f out, soon weakened, no chance with far side
raced far side, held up, pushed along halfway, never on terms
raced far side, held up, headway over 2f out, kept on under pressure
raced far side, in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden and one pace from over 2f out, no chance with far side
raced far side, held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced far side, mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon beaten
raced far side, always prominent, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened final furlong
raced centre, prominent, led over 3f out, soon weakened, no chance with far side
raced far side, chased leaders, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
raced far side, in touch, edged left and stayed on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, all out
Royal Citadel is open to more improvement than most and gets the nod over Leamington Lad and Neardown Beauty. The last named made an encouraging reappearance at Brighton in April and ran respectably in her only subsequent start. The softer ground is in her favour today and she could prove to be the surprise package in this company. Leamington Lad is in great heart and has to be respected in his current frame of mind. The drop to seven furlongs is not an issue for the Beckett colt and it is hard to envisage him finishing out of the frame. However, a mark of 69 is far from restricting for Royal Citadel on her handicap debut and we fancy that she will be very hard to master if she is set alight by the fitting of a visor for the first time in public. Philip Robinson taking the ride is another positive beside her name as tactics are sure to play a part in the outcome.
Dancing Guest (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, effort well over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 13th of 14, 17l behind Pleasing (8-9) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Royal Citadel (IRE) 10-11fav (8-12) Led, headed over 3f out, led again approaching final furlong, soon hung left, headed when no extra close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Stanley Goodspeed (9-0) at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Wee Charlie Castle (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Mid-division, headway 3f out, carried right close home, ran on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Reveur (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Mujelle 11-1 (8-10) Always behind, 9th of 10, 15l behind Pressure Putt (9-4) at Brighton 7f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Apr.
Neardown Beauty (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Held up stand side, headway halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on, 6th of 13, 8l behind Abbey Cat (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Colourpoint (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 13l behind Rapsgate (9-1) at Nottingham 5f 3yo fll hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Glenbuck (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, driven over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 9th of 12, 10l behind Viva Volta (9-0) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr.
Bucharest 33-1 (8-7) Chased winner to halfway, weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Didn't We (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Atticus Trophies (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Raced far side, led, not on terms, ran on until 1f out, 4th of 16, 4l behind Starlight Gazer (8-11) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs.
Leamington Lad (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd beating Murrumbidgee (9-4) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Air Biscuit (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Keen, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 13l behind Prince Picasso (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Grand Sefton 14-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, keen and held up in rear, kept on never nearer, 6th of 8, 4l behind Piano Player (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) std in Apr.
Macs Ransom (USA) 4-1fav (8-9) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 13l behind Magical Music (7-13) at Southwell 1m 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec.
Welsh Dragon 3-1 (8-8) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Piano Player (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) std in Apr.
Musical Script (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Led briefly, ridden and hung right over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Acrobatic (8-11) at Bath 1m mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Esoterica (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) Behind far side, ridden, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Abbey Cat (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Fateful Attraction 5-1 (8-11) Raced wide in touch, effort 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out, 10th of 11, 10l behind Tamagin (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Mr Cellophane 9-1 (8-8) Broke well, pulled hard, soon held up mid-division, headway when switched left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Damika (9-5) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Inaminute (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Pushed along to chase leaders, ridden 2f out, not clear run 1f out, one pace, 4th of 13, 4l behind Seesawmilu (8-4) at W'hampton 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Jamaahir (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Pulled hard, held up in last pair, ridden and beaten when hung left from over 1f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Illustrious Blue (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
