behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 4f out, headway when switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
refused to race, took no part
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway halfway, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, chased winner over 2f out until edged left over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, clear 2f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent 10f, soon well behind
held up and behind, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, edged left and weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Spectested, Annakita and Saida Lenasera are three against the field in a tough race to call for punters with very little between many of the leading fancies, and the narrow vote is given to Spectested. The selection was a fair second behind Precious Mystery last time out. That form has since been franked and with the drop in trip in his favour he is taken to score. Annakita rates the main danger as she won with a little in hand when defeating Simon's Seat last time out; however, that was on the all-weather and her form on turf leaves her with a little to find so she is passed over on this occasion. Saida Lenasera is another worthy of respect on his latest second behind Redspin but he is far from consistent and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Toni Alcala is game and consistent and is sure to run his honest race but he looks weighted up to his best. Colleton River would have a chance on his win a couple of runs ago but he has since disappointed so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Le Soleil is from as shrewd yard and has dropped to a handy mark so should be noted in the market but for the winner we return to Spectested.
Moon Emperor 5-2fav Held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 6l behind Redspin at Yarmouth 2m hcp gs.
Colleton River (IRE) 10-1 Always behind, 10th of 18, 17l behind Greenwich Meantime at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp gd in Mar.
Toni Alcala 11-2 Held up and keen, headway over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Nounou at Musselburgh 2m hcp gf.
Champagne Shadow (IRE) 9-2fav Mid division, headway on outer over 6f out to chase leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 15, 10l behind Rome at Lingfield 1m 4f amt hcp (E3) pol in Nov.
Spectested (IRE) 11-2 Dwelt, held up, headway 4f out, switched left well over 1f out, hung left, every chance final furlong, unable to quicken, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Precious Mystery at Warwick 1m 7f hcp gs in Mar.
French Mannequin (IRE) 5-1 Mostly chased clear leader, closed to lead over 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakended 1f out, 5th of 10, 8l behind Pont Neuf at Folkestone 1m 4f fll hcp sft in Mar.
Saida Lenasera (FR) 12-1 Tracked leader, raced keenly, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on well, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Redspin at Yarmouth 2m hcp gs.
Chambray (IRE) 14-1 Raced keenly, tracked leaders to over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 9l behind Coustou at Folkestone 1m 4f app hcp sft.
Le Soleil (GER) 8-1 Chased winner to 7f out, soon behind, tailed off, last of 18, well behind Spring Breeze at Catterick 2m hcp gd.
Annakita 9-2 Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Southwell 1m 6f hcp fbs beating Simon's Seat by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Reggae Rhythm (IRE) 3-1fav In touch, headway over 3f out, hung left approaching 1f out, led inside final furlong, quickened clear, won at W'hampton 2m 1f stk (H5) pol in Mar beating The Beduth Navi by 3l, 9 ran.
Cusp 16-1 In touch, lost place over 4f out, headway over 3f out, effort 2f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Next Flight at Newcastle 1m 6f hcp (F) gs.
Galandora 20-1 Mid-division, smooth headway 4f out, led 3f out, ridden when headed 1f out, weakened, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Vandenberghe at Lingfield 2m hcp (F4) pol in Oct.
McCracken (IRE) 33-1 Held up, steady headway 8f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 13, 12l behind Annus Iucundus at W'hampton 2m 1f hcp (F4) pol in Mar.
