dwelt, headway and close up after 2f, effort over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, readily
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
raced wide, close up, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on
set strong pace, headed over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
close up, headway halfway, soon every chance, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch in rear, wide and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
Three times a winner last year, twice on fast ground, EQUIANO SPRINGS was also successful at Newcastle in March and another short break won’t have harmed his chances of another track and trip success. Tin Hat was only beaten a short-head here at the start of the month and connections will be hoping he can go one better off a 2lb higher mark, but there is a chance that Drummond Warrior could get a lot closer today. Colonel Frank pops up now and again but is starting to climb the weights again without winning.
Equiano Springs 6-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, led entering final furlong, stayed on gamely, won at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) pol in Mar beating Mia Mento (9-6) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mythmaker 28-1 (9-2) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Aljady (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Tin Hat (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied close home, 2nd of 11, shd behind Highly Sprung (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Drummond Warrior (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Highly Sprung (9-3) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Colonel Frank 4-1fav (9-7) Slow into stride, in rear centre, pushed along halfway, switched left over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Line Of Reason (9-7) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Vegas Boy (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Atalanta's Boy (9-6) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Jun.