steadied start, always behind
took keen hold, tracked leaders on inside, switched left over 2f out, switched back right inside final 2f, led going well inside final furlong, soon pushed clear, eased towards finish
held up in touch, headway on outside chasing leaders over 2f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong
stumbled start, led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders on outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
tracked leaders, 2nd 3f out, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leader, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
NonRunner
Zabeel Prince showed sufficient promise on debut last season to suggest an ordinary maiden is well within his compass. Subsequently gelded, he has strong claims but is narrowly passed over in favour of CAPE TO CUBA. The latter improved significantly for her debut when just inched out by Commander at Doncaster and further improvement should be forthcoming. The combination of her 5lb sex allowance and advantage of a recent run sees her preferred. Azaly was behind the selection at Town Moor and there's no reason why placings should be any different here, whilst the experienced Muqaatil has each-way claims in first-time cheekpieces.
Pretty Obvious (FR) 50-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear of mid-division, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Marie Josephe (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Zabeel Prince (IRE) 5-6fav (9-5) Chased leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Glorious Poet (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
Decision Maker (IRE) 150-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, effort over 1f out, soon not much room, never dangerous after, 9th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Alwahsh (9-2) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Muqaatil (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra near finish, 5th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Sidewinder (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Red Bordeaux (FR) 200-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 20 1/4l behind Alwahsh (9-2) at Nottingham 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Cape To Cuba 33-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, kept on and headed near finish, just held post, 2nd of 9, hd behind Commander (9-5) at Doncaster 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Jun.
Princess Ophelia 80-1 (9-0) Started slowly, outpaced and always in rear, 6th of 7, 11 1/4l behind Gymnaste (9-0) at Chester 7f mdn fll stks (4) gd in May.
Azaly (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Commander (9-5) at Doncaster 1m mdn stks (5) gs in Jun.
Bringit (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, chased leading pair until 3f out, chased leaders, ridden and weakening when hung left inside final 2f, 6th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Marie Josephe (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Discovered (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, held up in touch, headway chasing leaders 2f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Call To Mind (9-5) at Newbury 1m mdn stks (4) gf in Apr.
