led 1f, tracked winner until ridden over 2f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
close up, switched right over 1f out, ridden and no impression
raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden to join winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
close up, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
close up in rear, ridden and headway when hung left over 1f out, driven and carried head high inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish
led after 1f, ridden and joined over 1f out, found extra towards finish
Shahdaroba landed this contest last season under topweight for Micky Hammond and clearly enjoys his visits to the East Midlands having scored here in May after joining David O'Meara. Ground conditions look ideal for this repeat performance bid and he's a must on anyone's shortlist. Light And Shade and Nayel are sure to have more to offer and both look on the upgrade after scoring last time at Haydock and Bath respectively. The Tate inmate makes greater appeal of the pair but TRINITY STAR was really progressive last season and has maintained an upward trajectory in the the current campaign apart from a modest showing in the Carlisle Bell last time when never competitive. A mile on quick ground represents optimum conditions and the course and distance winner is a value alternative in a competitive little heat.
Shahdaroba (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden and went 2nd 2f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Spiriting (9-0) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Trinity Star (IRE) 9-2fav (9-4) Held up, headway on outside over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 10th of 15, 6l behind Ifwecan (9-6) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Acclio (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 5, 5l behind Steppe Daughter (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
First Experience 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Anya (10-0) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Light And Shade 11-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and carried head high 2f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, soon hung left and stayed on, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun beating Sirheed (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Nayel (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Made all, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on gamely, won at Bath 1m 3yo mdn (5) fm beating Russian Reward (9-5) by nk, 4 ran.