tracked leader, led over 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, easily
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to dispute 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, no extra towards finish
keen early, tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure in narrow 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up in touch, driven and outpaced over 1f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
led, driven 3f out, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to dispute 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened final furlong
Fragrant Dawn returns to action having failed to land the odds at Chelmsford back in October though wasn’t beaten far on either start last year. Dancingwithwolves finished a lot closer upped to today’s distance at Lingfield last time while Dabouk looks a likely improver along with COUNTRY. The latter had a tough introduction at Doncaster last month behind Fox Champion, who won again at Newmarket last week, and the Haggas colt will find this easier stepping up in distance. Stone Cougar is the first foal of a Group 3 winner and a newcomer to note.
Country 7-2 (9-2) 6th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Fox Champion (9-9) at Doncaster 7f stks (5) gf in Mar.
Dabouk (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Kodiac Lass (8-9) at Wolverhampton 7f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Dancingwithwolves (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) 4th of 8, 3/4l behind Sash (9-3) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) pol in Apr.
Ghathanfar (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) 7th of 13, 17l behind Top Rank (9-7) at Thirsk 1m stks (5) gf in Apr.
Jimmy Greenhough (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) 11th of 15, 26l behind Dashed (8-11) at Redcar 7f stks (5) sft in Nov.
Fragrant Dawn 4-7fav (9-0) 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind The Meter (9-0) at Chelmsford City 7f fll stks (4) pol in Oct.
Stone Cougar (USA) Kitten's Joy filly out of Fitful Skies.
Heart In Havana Havana Gold gelding out of Fine Lady.
Power Player Slade Power gelding out of Varnish.