mid-division, ridden halfway, pulled up final 3f
towards rear, ridden halfway, never near to challenge
soon led, held over 3f out, soon driven and weakened
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, not reached leader
in rear, outpaced over 4f out, stayed on well final 2f
always in rear, never on terms
in rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, never near
chased leaders, ridden and one pace final 2f
chased leaders, ridden and no extra final 2f
mid-division, no impression final 2f
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression final furlong
prominent, led over 3f out, hard driven and kept on well final furlong
AKBABEND has shown enough to make him the one to beat today and he is nominated over Albaasha and French Applause. The selection drifted left last month at Newmarket to throw away a winning position. However, he was still only beaten a head and he is clearly a useful sort so he should take plenty of beating. Albaasha was reported to have run green last time when he ran no sort of race and he clearly didn't handle the track at Lingfield. He should have no such problems here and although he has a bit to prove at present it would be no surprise to see a much improved run this afternoon. French Applause is a well-bred newcomer and he catches the eye on his racecourse debut, especially as the stable have been in decent form. Red Cadeaux has hinted at ability and could prove best of the others, but Akbabend looks a useful prospect and he can make amends for his narrow defeat last time out.
Akbabend 15-8 (8-11) Tracked leader, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung badly left stand side rail and headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Union Island (8-11) at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Albaasha (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) In rear, behind from 5f out, 5th of 6, 24l behind Highland Glen (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf.
Flaming Blaze 9-1 (8-13) In touch, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 15l behind Miss Glitters (9-7) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Apr.
French Applause (IRE) Royal Applause gelding out of A Ma Guise.
Merchant Man Mark Of Esteem gelding out of Birsay.
Moon Warrior 100-1 (8-4) Chased leader until 3f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 22l behind Paint Splash (8-1) at Southwell 7f 2yo sell stks (6) fbs in Dec.
Red Cadeaux 40-1 (9-3) Always rear group, kept on final 2f, never near leaders, 8th of 12, 12l behind Uniquely Poised (9-3) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn stks (4) pol.
Terrymene Prince 80-1 (8-3) Prominent early, driven over 7f out, soon well behind, 7th of 9, 37l behind Haljaferia (8-8) at Thirsk 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf.
Willent Lend A Hand gelding out of Lapu-lapu.
Goswick 33-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 7, 18l behind Off Chance (8-12) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Knock Three Times (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) In touch, tracked leaders half way, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 10l behind Blessing Belle (8-7) at Hamilton 1m 3yo sll (5) gd.
Lady Luachmhar (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, not much room over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 13, 18l behind Native Ruler (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Winterfell 100-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 9l behind Cartoon (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo fll mdn (5) gf in Apr.
