briefly led after 1f, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, kept on towards finish
keen, led early, steadied back and close up, headway 2f out, soon every chance, ridden to lead inside final furlong
led after 1f, pushed along and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace and lost 3rd towards finish
in touch in rear, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor
raced wide tracked leader, pushed along to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong
raced wide in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
ASAASSI just failed to make a winning debut at Kempton in November and has undergone wind surgery since beaten there again in a race that has worked out very well. Roger Varian's charge can start making up for lost time though the newcomers Makfoul and Miss Bluebelle have smart pedigrees, especially the latter who is a half-sister to five winners. American Flag did much better on his second start at Nottingham but will likely need more as will Sea Stone from his run at Newbury but Alternativa only weakened close home over the track and trip last month.
American Flag (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along well over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, not pace to challenge, 4th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Secret State (9-11) at Nottingham 1m stks (5) gd in May.
Asaassi (FR) 11-8fav (9-5) Prominent, steadied slightly after 1f, effort from 2f out, led over 1f out, headed final 50 yards, 3rd and held close home, 3rd of 10, 1/4l behind Royal Symbol (9-5) at Kempton 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Makfoul (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor colt out of Dream Wedding.
Sea Stone (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Prominent out wide, led 8f out, joined and pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, lost 3rd and weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Falling Shadow (9-7) at Newbury 1m 2f mdn stks (4) gd in May.
Alternativa 25-1 (8-13) Chased leader, not much room over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Take My Chances (10-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f fll stks (5) gd in May.
Miss Bluebelle (IRE) Awtaad filly out of Miss Bellbird.