held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, not quicken, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders until weakened over 1f out
held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance from 1f out, kept on well
prominent, led over 2f out to well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
always behind
led until headed 3f out, soon weakened and tailed off over 1f out
prominent, led well over 1f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on under pressure
held up behind, some headway 3f out, never nearer
held up behind, not clear run and bumped 3f out, not recover
held up mid-division, effort over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, led narrowly 3f out, soon headed and weakened 2f out
mid-division, effort over 2f out, was weakening when slightly hampered on rail over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, not quicken inside final furlong
towards rear, not clear run and hampered 3f out and 2f out, stayed on well nearest finish
slowly away, towards rear, some headway on outer over 3f out, soon under pressure and weakened
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, all out finish
in touch, not clear run over 1f out, switched left and stayed on inside final furlong
Fine Silver is selected to defy topweight over Royal Prince, Cimyla and Nero's Return. Fine Silver came back with a bang when mastering Common World in the Spring Cup at Newbury last week, and could be up to Listed class this season. Trainer Paul Cole fancied him strongly that day, and with ground conditions perfect for him, the son of Intikhab should go close. If successful here, he may well be aimed at the Hambleton Cup at York so make note. Royal Prince has been well galloped in readiness for his return and his win at Newmarket last October showed that he should pay to follow. Cimyla threw away a winning chance at Pontefract by hanging to the left inside the final furlong, and this hold-up performer will need luck in running if he is to turn the tables on his conqueror. Appalachian Trail was found wanting in the Lincoln, but he will win a decent handicap one day, not on this occasion though, as Fine Silver sets the standard and can follow up.
Fine Silver (IRE) 9-1 Held up in mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, ran on to lead approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Newbury 1m hcp gs beating Common World by 3/4l, 19 ran.
Welcome Stranger 7-1jt-fav Hampered start, always towards rear, 14th of 19, 13l behind Nashaab at York 1m hcp (C1) gd in Oct.
Royal Prince 13-2 Raced centre, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Newmarket 1m stk (C1) gd in Oct beating Dawn Surprise by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Cimyla (IRE) 7-1 Held up towards rear, ridden and headway when hung left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, just held towards finish, 2nd of 12, hd behind Nero's Return at Pontefract 1m hcp gs in Mar.
Putra Kuantan 9-2 In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 13l behind Nero's Return at Pontefract 1m hcp gs in Mar.
Caughnawaga (FR) 16-1 Chased inside, tired, last of 6, 23l behind This Fleet Is Due at Belmont 1m std in May '02.
Nero's Return (IRE) 4-1fav Chased leader for 2f, ridden and lost place over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Zilch at Newcastle 7f hcp sft.
Lucayan Legend (IRE) 50-1 Always behind stand side, 12th of 22, 10l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Dark Empress (IRE) 66-1 Slowly into stride, behind, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached leaders, 6th of 11, 6l behind Lucky Spin at Warwick 7f 3yo fll (A) gf in Jun.
Appalachian Trail (IRE) 18-1 Chased leaders stand side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 10th of 22, 9l behind Stream of Gold at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Dumaran (IRE) 17-2 Prominent until weakened quickly over 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind King's Thought at Epsom 1m 2f hcp gs.
Evaluator (IRE) 10-1 Towards rear stand side, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 22, 4 1/2l behind Barathea Dreams at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Sew'n'so Character (IRE) 10-1 Held up far side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 22, 1 1/2l behind Barathea Dreams at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Krugerrand (USA) 40-1 Behind stand side, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 7th of 22, 5l behind Barathea Dreams at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
Tabadul (IRE) 12-1 In touch, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (D) gs in Oct '03 beating Divine Gift by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Momtic (IRE) 16-1 Prominent, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 15th of 20, 13l behind Kew Green at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-105 gs in Mar.
Red Spell (IRE) 14-1 With leaders stand side, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 21st of 22, 20l behind Barathea Dreams at Doncaster 1m hcp gd.
