in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
towards rear, ridden over 3f out, stayed on from 2f out, went 2nd final furlong
prominent, led after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened 2f out
always towards rear, no impression
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong
led for 2f, prominent, ridden and weakened 3f out
slowly in to stride, shaken up and soon prominent, ridden 4f out, led 3f out, driven clear 1f out, easily
towards rear, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, ridden and switched right 3f out, kept on final furlong
always behind, no impression
slowly away, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
This looks competitive but we will give the tentative vote to Iron Cross with both King of Pentacles and King Supreme worth noting. The selection is trained by the notorious Sir Mark Prescott who has an uncanny knack of getting his horses well handicapped and has one prime candidate here. Iron Cross was busy last season running down the field over an inadequate trip. He has another year on his back and a further four furlongs to cover here and with a mark of 60 he looks sure to be very well handicapped. King of Pentacles is another that has shown a little promise in his three runs to date and runs off what could be a fair mark. He finished mid division in a large field at Bath before running with credit at Lingfield on the all weather last time out so any market moves should be noted. King Supreme could pose as a danger as he has looked threatening off his mark of 65 in similar races. He looks good enough to win a race or two but could be up against a very well handicapped horse in Iron Cross who we return to as the likely winner.
Daddy's Boy 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, lost place 5f out, soon behind, 10th of 12, 17l behind Precision Break (8-9) at Warwick 1m 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
King Supreme (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) In touch, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Sleepy Hollow (8-11) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Zen Factor 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division and keen, not clear run over 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 6th of 15, 5l behind Buddy Holly (8-13) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Tantris (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Held up and always towards rear, 7th of 10, 11l behind Maimoona (8-9) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gs.
Si Belle (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Keen in touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, faded final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Mista Rossa (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Leitmotif (USA) 25-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, driven along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 12l behind Dr Livingstone (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Any Given Day (IRE) 17-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, chance 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Excape (8-7) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Blandys Wood 33-1 (9-0) Soon behind, 12th of 15, 19l behind Buddy Holly (8-13) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Sparkling Montjeu (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Keen, tracked leader until over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 12th of 14, 15l behind Coole Dodger (8-4) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
No Rules 16-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon beaten, 9th of 12, 11l behind Sleepy Hollow (8-11) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
King of Pentacles 3-1co-fav (8-11) Held up, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on over 1f out, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Vinces (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Mount Lavinia (IRE) 33-1 (8-0) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, never nearer, 8th of 14, 21l behind Downhiller (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in Apr.
Okafranca (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Prominent, led over 8f out, headed over 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Art Exhibition (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Iron Cross (IRE) 80-1 (9-3) Started slowly, always in rear, weakened 3f out, 10th of 11, 20l behind Yaddree (9-3) at Brighton 1m 2yo mdn (4) gd in Oct.
