towards rear, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened final furlong
with leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
close up, led 4f out, ridden entering final furlong, held on well
close up, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on and edged left inside final furlong, always held by winner
led, headed 4f out, weakened over 3f out
Nonrunner
ALWAYS DAZZLING will have to prove her fitness but she is taken to confirm the promise of her debut last summer at the main expense of Golden Ratio and Red Scintilla. The last-named will be no easy-beat after a really good effort over 6f in a maiden at Thirsk recently. She should be spot on for this today, while the step up in trip is a positive and she is much respected. Golden Ratio has had three runs so far, all on the Polytrack, but she should not be inconvenienced by the fast ground here. The trip looks ideal for now and she probably won't be far away. Newcomer Where's Denton is related to winners over this trip and beyond. The ground shouldn't be a problem and the yard has had the odd winner lately, so he can't be ruled out. Forks, Director General and Elle Est all need to show marked improvement to win here and we prefer Always Dazzling. The Cadeaux Genereux filly will relish conditions and ran a big race when sent to Ascot for her debut last July. She does have fitness to prove, but the yard has long been able to improve their inmates for a first run and still have them capable of scoring after a break, so we will look no further.
Director General (USA) 15-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 27l behind Celendine (8-12) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Forks 40-1 (9-3) Towards rear on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 12, 24l behind Much Acclaimed (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Mr Prize Fighter 33-1 (9-0) Prominent 2f, struggling from halfway, 5th of 6, 30l behind Atlaal (9-0) at Haydock 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Sep.
Where's Denton Where Or When gelding out of Mylania.
Always Dazzling 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Lord Aeryn (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Elle Est 40-1 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, kept on from over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 12, 9l behind Much Acclaimed (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Red Scintilla 33-1 (8-9) Went left start, raced wide, mid-division, effort and every chance over 1f out, driven and stayed on, 5th of 10, 1l behind Steed (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Velle Est Valere 80-1 (8-9) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 18l behind Trade Secret (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Golden Ratio (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, driven and outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, never troubled leading pair, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Prince Of Vasa (8-13) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Kookie 33-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, held up, pushed along over 3f out, never in contention, 12th of 17, 15l behind William Morgan (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Sep.