held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
always in rear, pushed along over 3f out
led after 2f, joined 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on near finish
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, effort 2f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, never nearer
led 2f, soon mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, headway 2f out, soon ridden, chased winner entering final furlong, no impression
with winner, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, pressed winner 3f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong
Sky Masterson gets the vote over Aegis, with Ninetyninetreble best of the remainder. Most of John Gosden's team seem to improve markedly after a run or two, and that augurs well for the chances of Sky Masterson who is having his third career outing today. The American-bred gelding was sixth in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket on his debut but failed to build on that when finding one too good on his first visit here a fortnight ago. However, time may tell that he came up against a decent sort in the winner Danetime Panther, and he should be good enough to make amends. On a line through Wood Ditton also-ran Natural Action, Aegis has it to do with the selection, and is already becoming frustrating to follow. He will probably be placed here though, with Ninetyninetreble best of the rest, having shaped well in two starts to date. This does look good for Sky Masterson though, and he gets a fairly confident vote.
Cosmic Apollo Pennekamp gelding, half-brother to several winners from 6f-1m and over jumps.
Ninetyninetreble (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Prominent, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 13, 11l behind Cedar Mountain (9-13) at Southwell 1m 3f mdn stk (5) fbs.
Aegis (IRE) 7-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 13, 7l behind Imply (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Almost Married (IRE) Indian Ridge gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Clear Impression.
Holiday Rock Rock City gelding out of a moderate racemare.
Little Nipper 33-1 (9-0) Always behind, 9th of 11, 11l behind Alavana (8-12) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Sky Masterson 5-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Danetime Panther (8-12) at Southwell 1m mdn aut stk (5) fbs in Apr.
Firebird Annie (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden halfway, slightly short of room 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 6l behind Chattan Clan (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Apr.
