mid-division, outpaced when not much room 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, ran on well inside final to go 2nd near finish, not reach winner
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never able to challenge
mid-division on outside, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace when edged right 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
led and switched right to stands rail after 1f, ridden and hard pressed 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 50 yards, lost 2nd near finish
keen early, in touch, switched left and driven to challenge 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead final 50 yards, held on
slowly into stride and not much room soon after start, behind, switched left 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never on terms
behind and soon outpaced, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Whilst Tamarind Hill was impressive enough last time we prefer the claims of ADMIRABLE DUCHESS, with Danzoe another to consider. Our pick hasn't yet won a race but she's only had six tries, the last of them suggesting her winning turn was imminent. That day she was keen and got stuck for room before flying home to go down by the narrowest of margins and a pound rise in the weights isn't nearly enough to put us off this improving three-year-old. Tamarind Hill took 22 tries to get off the mark but he was impressive here last time and, as a course and distance winner arriving in top form, clearly rates the one to beat. However, the race he won was a poor one and he was favoured by the draw so with 6lbs extra to carry we're inclined to take him on. Danzoe started off life in handicaps off 83 last summer so the fact he's now rated 67 shows how frustrating he's been. That said, since joining Christine Dunnett he's put together a good run of efforts and another looks in store, although caution is advised for win only punters as he's perhaps not the toughest in a battle. Macroy is another to consider for the Millman's; he's only had five starts and ran well in a competitive affair last time, but this drop back to the minimum trip may not be ideal. Midget is weighted to close the gap on Tamarind Hill and should do that whilst Avongate is thrown in on his maiden win but hasn't performed close to that level since, so we'll return to Admirable Duchess.
Tartufo Dolce (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, last of 10, 12l behind Hoof It (8-9) at Beverley 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Avongate 10-1 (9-4) Went right start, tracked leaders, led halfway, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced, rallied under pressure inside final furlong, ran on, 4th of 7, 1/2l behind Boogie Waltzer (8-9) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Admirable Duchess 4-1 (9-1) Hampered start, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon strongly challenged, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 7, shd behind Boogie Waltzer (8-9) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Danzoe (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Raced centre, took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Solemn (9-9) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Flaxen Lake 12-1 (9-2) Led group of 4 on stand side, well on terms, joined centre group halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened soon after, 7th of 9, 6l behind Boogie Waltzer (8-4) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in May.
King's Approach (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Pressed winner, took keen hold, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 4l behind Belinsky (9-4) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Macroy 18-1 (8-11) Bumped start and slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 3f out, switched left and headway 2f out, hung right over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Super Yellow (9-2) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Tamarind Hill (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders near side, led 1f out, ran on, ridden out, won at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May beating Pherousa (9-4) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Midget 6-1 (9-4) Led near side, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 4l behind Tamarind Hill (8-13) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Star Twilight 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, driven and edged left over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 12l behind Admiral Cochrane (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Perfect Blossom 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon close up on inner, ridden halfway, driven 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 9, 17l behind Tarita (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo stks (4) gd in Aug.
Shawkantango 20-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 5l behind Jigajig (8-13) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May.
Pavement Games 12-1 (8-4) Bumped leaving stalls, towards rear near side, switched left and headway 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 16, 4l behind Tamarind Hill (8-13) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Morgans Choice 33-1 (8-5) Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms, last of 8, 25l behind Russian Rock (9-4) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Lady Brickhouse 12-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, hung left and stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 6l behind Jigajig (8-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
