tracked leaders, smooth progress 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong
held up in rear, headway on outer over 4f out, effort over 2f, weakened over 1f
in touch, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up, effort over 3f out, soon behind
held up, headway to lead 3f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon beaten
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Mister Fizzbomb may be the one to side with here although the likes of Maneki Nero, Pee Jay's Dream and Resplendent Ace clearly merit respect. The selection has won three times over a mile and a half so it came as no surprise to see him struggle over a mile on his return to action at Beverley. He should be sharper for that outing and should be competitive from his current mark. There's little to choose between Maneki Nero and Pee Jay's Dream on their recent running but marginal preference is for the latter who may be better suited by the demands of this track. Resplendent Ace looked well worth another try at this trip when staying on well at Newcastle but he still has a little to prove at this distance on grass although he has won over twelve furlongs at Kempton. Hits Only Vic and Bijou Dan look capable of making the frame in an open race but we prefer Mister Fizzbomb who looks set to step up on the form of his reappearance.
Pee Jay's Dream 13-2 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on to chase winner over 1f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Nero West (8-7) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
Hits Only Vic (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Annibale Caro (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcap (6) gf in May.
Saluscraggie 25-1 (8-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on final furlong, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr beating Collette's Choice (8-8) by 3l, 12 ran.
Aleron (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 9, 7l behind Colonel Flay (8-11) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Prince of Love (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Held up, took closer order over 4f out, ridden 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Hilltop Destiny (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Dec '06.
Bijou Dan 4-1 (9-1) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, staying on when not clear run on inside over 1f out, never on terms, 11th of 15, 10l behind Annibale Caro (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcap (6) gf in May.
Qaasi (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 17l behind Annibale Caro (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcap (6) gf in May.
Maneki Neko (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (8-10) Always prominent, led over 2f out, soon hard ridden and stayed on well, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May beating Bazart (8-11) by a hd, 9 ran.
Resplendent Ace (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 3/4l behind Dechiper (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf in May.
Rain And Shade 50-1 (8-6) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 16l behind Snowed Under (8-10) at Beverley 1m 1f hcap (4) gd in May.
Mister Fizzbomb (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 11l behind Paraguay (8-13) at Beverley 1m hcap (6) gf in May.
Campli (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Dwelt, always towards rear, 11th of 17, 8l behind Dechiper (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf in May.
Fossgate 16-1 (8-6) Held up behind leaders, effort over 3f out, soon weakened, 15th of 16, 31l behind Red Wine (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Red Fama 25-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Wulimaster (9-6) at Beverley 1m 4f stk 0-55 (6) gd in May.
