mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
close up, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced
slowly away, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous
dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never dangerous
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and edged left entering final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on to lead towards finish (hand timed)
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on and not much room towards finish
went left start, chased leaders, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish
Rated 80, Armandihan should figure if running anywhere near that mark though last year’s placed efforts came on slow ground. NINEPIN BOWLER (NAP) is preferred as he wasn’t beaten far when third at Newcastle on his recent debut despite showing a lack of experience and failing to get a clear run. Michael Dods’ charge should go close with normal progress while both Carigrad and Glorvina returned losing favourites on their respective latest starts and are worth a second glance.
In Due Time (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 19 1/4l behind Night Generation (8-6) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Sandstream 5-1 (8-7) Towards rear, some late minor headway, never on terms, 8th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Symbolic Star (8-11) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Senatus (FR) 25-1 (11-7) Slowly away, always towards rear, 15th of 20, dist behind Bullionaire (10-10) at Newbury 2m (2) gs in Mar.
Zaytoon (IRE) (9-2) 12th of 14, 14 1/2l behind White Witch (8-12) at Deauville 6f stks gs in Aug.
Dan's Hopeforglory 33-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Lopes Dancer (10-0) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Acid Test Bated Breath gelding out of Cresta Gold.
Armandihan (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Restless in stalls, slight lead until halfway, chased leader, every chance when carried left to far rail from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Harlow (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Carigrad (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Tracked leader until 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Moolazim (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Mellor Brook (IRE) Born To Sea colt out of Prima.
Ninepin Bowler 5-1 (9-5) In touch, effort over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Musikel (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Rock Island Line 150-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 11l behind Benbatl (9-5) at Doncaster 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Glorvina (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led over 2f out, hung left under pressure and headed over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, no extra and lost two places well inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Tamayef (9-5) at Newcastle 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
