towards rear, driven 3f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, headway on inside 3f out, chased leading pair 2f out, driven and stayed on to go 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner
led, driven and headed 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression and lost 2nd well inside final furlong
tracked leading pair, went 2nd 4f out, challenged 3f out, driven to lead 2f out, stayed on well to go clear inside final furlong
raced keenly, with leader, lost place 4f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders 2f, mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off and eased over 1f out
missed break, in rear, driven and headway 3f out, stayed on final 2f, never nearer
behind on outside, headway over 3f out, stayed on to chase leaders final 2f, never nearer
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
With very few of these arriving in form the way looks clear for SHARP SOVEREIGN to send favourite backers home happy; Applaude, Dinner Date and Major Promise are worth considering for those seeking a bit of value. David Barron's charge is a couple of pounds higher than when just touched off last time, but that was his third good run from as many starts this year and he should continue to run well with conditions ideal. Prior to that he'd won tidily at Yarmouth and connections appear to have found another suitable opportunity, one that he should take. Applaude returns to handicap company having been readily brushed aside in a fair claimer last time. There's no doubt he's got a bit to do here conceding weight to some less exposed types but the horse is generally consistent, versatile in terms of conditions and could just pinch a place at a rewarding price. Dinner Date is another reliable type and his sole success on turf did come over today's trip. He was left for dead behind a thrown-in sort last time and will find this easier so a place on the podium looks likely. Major Promise is another to have seen the wrong end of an impressive winner last time but he did have the rest beat and is perhaps fortunate to race of the same mark, so along with Sanctum is another to consider. The last-named needs to improve but has the potential to do so and a market check is strongly advised. King Zeal is weighted to get closer to Sharp Sovereign than he did last time but the last-mentioned horse remains the one they all have to beat and gets the vote.
Dinner Date 4-1 (7-13) Slowly into stride, mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Wake Up Call (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Major Promise 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon ridden and carried head high, stayed on under pressure to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Royal Straight (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Sharp Sovereign (USA) 7-4fav (8-7) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, held final 100 yards, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Iceman George (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in May.
King Zeal (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, prominent, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Iceman George (8-13) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp (6) gd in May.
Sacco D'oro 16-1 (8-8) Slowly away, pulled hard, held up, pushed along 3f out, soon struggling in rear, last of 7, 17l behind City Vaults Girl (9-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gf in May.
Catchmeifyoucan (FR) 50-1 (7-13) In rear, struggling from 4f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Sunny Future (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) fm in May.
Mojeerr 8-1 (10-7) In rear, ridden and headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 7l behind Prince Golan (10-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf in May.
Tivers Song (USA) 10-1 (8-7) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 12, 12l behind Iceman George (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in May.
Kingsmaite 14-1 (8-0) Soon ridden along in rear on stands side, never in contention, 9th of 16, 8l behind Secret City (8-10) at Nottingham 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Hawk Junior (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 15, 27l behind Rip Van Winkle (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn gd in Jun '08.
Applaude 11-2 (9-7) Keen in touch, joined winner going well over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Timocracy (9-12) at Leicester 1m 2f sell stks (6) gf in May.
Kyle Of Bute 14-1 (8-4) Keen, raced wide in touch, closed on leaders over 3f out, going well when nowhere to go from over 1f out, switched right, then left entering final furlong, ran on, unlucky, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Scamperdale (8-10) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Sanctum 16-1 (8-7) Led 1f, tracked leader, every chance over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Khun John (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Apr.
