held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to take 3rd well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
awkward leaving stalls, prominent, led over 2f out, very green and soon wandered left and right under pressure, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
soon crossed over to lead, headed over 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, driven along 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden clear
behind, kept on final furlong, no danger
Game Hunt, Fifty and Danish Art make up the shortlist here and narrow preference is for Danish Art. Jamie Toller's Danehill Dancer colt showed ability on two starts last season, and related to several sprint winners, he should make up into a better three year old. Whilst he will be eligible for handicaps after this outing, it is fair to assume that connections will be hoping for a big run in what doesn't look the strongest of races. Game Hunt has had two starts this season and hasn't shown too much to get excited about; he will appreciate a bit more time one cannot help but feel. The only four-year-old Tiger Trail surely has no chance, as he has plenty to find on the ratings and he also has to give lumps of weight away to his younger rivals. Palace Moon looks the most interesting of the newcomers, but the stable's usually need a run, whilst Mick Channon's horses are very gradually coming to the boil so Where's Dids needs a check in the betting, whilst Persian Flyer and Acclimate are both potential improvers after just one start. Fifty has had plenty of chances, and on the pick of them he must go close, however he has become frustrating to follow and will need to have flourished over the winter. An open beginning, with Danish Art fancied to oblige.
Tiger Trail (GER) 100-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 24l behind Sugar Mint (8-7) at Bath 1m mdn stk (5) gd in Apr.
Billy Hot Rocks (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 2f out, plugged on, 4th of 13, 6l behind Dunn'o (9-0) at Bath 5f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Game Hunt 13-2 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 11, 11l behind Royalist (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Minerton Mountain 50-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 9l behind Gallic Charm (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Feb.
Palace Moon Fantastic Light colt, half-brother to numerous winners.
Persian Flyer (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, last of 6, 14l behind Monterrico (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Mar.
Well Styled Oasis Dream colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-2m3f including top-class 7f winner Definite Article.
Acclimate 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, never on terms, 8th of 13, 13l behind Dunn'o (9-0) at Bath 5f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Fifty (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Led 1f, tracked leaders after, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Meydan Princess (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Oct.
Where's Dids Piccolo filly, half-sister to 7f winner Hot Ruler.
Danish Art (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 14, 6l behind Insaaf (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft in Oct.