keen, led early, with leader to over 4f out, soon behind
in touch, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left final furlong, ran on to go 2nd towards finish
mid-division, ridden when not much room over 3f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear, soon pushed along, not much room 5f out, headway and not clear run over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, switched right 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung left, ran on
held up, not clear run and switched right over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on
slowly into stride, always behind
held up and keen, hampered 5f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, hampered over 2f out, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Several of these can pay their way at this sort of level as the season goes on, but a chance is taken with Zayn Zen, who won well over course and distance last month and can put that experience to good use today. Davenport has done very little wrong lately and, along with Astronomical and Hadrian, is very much respected. That said, Marchetta gets in here off a very fair mark for her handicap debut and is another to keep a close eye on for signs of support - especially as her yard appear to be stepping things up a gear now. Hadrian fared well in the face of a stiff test last time and cannot be ruled out in this slightly easier company. He should have no problems getting a mile and he definitely one to take notes on whatever happens today. As is Astronomical, who almost certainly needed the run on his reappearance and is sure to strip fitter today. A rating of 77 leaves his connections with plenty of horse to work with and he has to be a serious consideration for each-way backers. Daveport will no doubt be a popular choice after wining his last two starts well. However, the ground may have gone again the son of Bold Fact and he may have his edge blunted today. Which brings us back to Zayn Zen, who shaped as if she still has plenty to offer after her gutsy win a fortnight ago. The Singspiel filly appears versatile regarding her preferred ground and, with race fitness now proven, she is fancied to be very hard to pass in her follow up bid.
Alright My Son (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Went left start, raced centre, soon in touch, ridden and close up over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 13, 13l behind Jalamid (8-9) at Newbury 1m 3yo hcp (3) gs in Apr.
Twin Peaks (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Jan beating Middle Earth (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Chief Scout 50-1 (7-13) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Notability (8-4) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Hadrian (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Always prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 1l behind River Royale (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Sea Hunter 9-4 (8-11) Held up, pushed along halfway, ridden and hung right from over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Generous Option (8-11) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Kanad 16-1 (8-13) Held up, hung right from 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 9l behind Walkonthewildside (9-4) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Astronomical (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Tarraman (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Mar.
Zayn Zen 4-1 (8-11) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, battled on strongly to lead post, won at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Apr beating Clara Bow (8-11) by a shd, 12 ran.
