chased winner until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders, chased winner over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders overs 3f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, ridden over 2f out, quickened clear over 1f out
Premier Danseur is worth a punt on these terms. Ella Woodcock and Beverley Hill Billy are others to be open minded about when the betting starts to warm up. Ella Woodcock has been consistent and is versatile regarding the ground. However, the handicapper was harsh in raising him 2lb for finishing second at Ripon 12 days ago and he will need to be at the very top pf his game if things are going to go his way. Beverley Hill Billy reared at the start at Sandown a fortnight ago and never recovered during the race. He is better judged on his previous effort at Windsor, where he met a well handicapped individual that had been primed for the day. The Alan King-trained gelding's fitness will have benefited greatly from those outings and he is highly likely to post another bold show this afternoon. However, Premier Danseur has been crying out for a crack at this sort of trip and, considering Mark Johnston's record in improving horses as they tackle a new distance, the son of Noverre gets the nod as the best one to follow here.
Rubacuori (BRZ) 33-1 (9-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 10l behind Bomber Command (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Ella Woodcock (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Held up behind, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Nine Stories (9-0) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Beverly Hill Billy 6-1 (9-9) Reared start, took keen hold, held up, keeping on one pace and making no impression when hung right over 1f out, 7th of 11, 14l behind Presvis (8-8) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Del Mar Sunset 4-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway on rail 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, hampered and checked inside final furlong, not recover, 8th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Higgy's Boy (8-9) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Full Speed (GER) 16-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 12l behind Inventor (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division when clipped heels and brought down in race won by Papradon (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf, 17 ran.
Tri Nations (UAE) 11-2 (9-5) Always towards rear, ridden and switched left over 2f out, no impression, last of 7, 5l behind Press The Button (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Premier Danseur (IRE) 10-3 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway on outer 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Gala Casino Star (9-4) at York 1m 1f 3yo app hcp (4) gf.
